[dfj225]

I don't think you can reach the conclusion that the iPad is more open than any other platform because one person, who doesn't even own an iPad yet, thinks it does more.

Although, it would be interesting to know why the author's friend has that impression. I wouldn't think it's common, at least it isn't in my (admittedly tech savvy) circles.

[roboteti]

I use a specific example because I prefer them. But everyone thinks that, and it's not just teens. All the adults I've talked to all think so too.

[dfj225]

Have you asked why they think that? I'd like to know their reasoning. I certainly understand the allure of the device, I just can't see where the idea of it doing more than they are already doing on their computers comes from, unless they are simply referring to apps that are only available on iPad.