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by dmix 5890 days ago
Want one is the keyword. I've played with my coworkers iPad quite a bit and can see how it could fit into my life. But at the same time its not a need - not in the way I need my smartphone. Its a big shiny toy that I want but only when its convient.
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Most of what we own are wants, let's be clear.
accidentally downvoted
As long as there's want enough to translate to a purchase... a sales rep will be happy.
Still, Apple's good at making stuff people both want _and_ use. I didn't expect my mother to start using Mail and Safari on her iPhone. I only bought it for her so she could have a phone+ipod, and because she never figured out how to use T9.