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Then why bother? This is not about poverty. It is about user interface and easy of use.

• usaar333 17y ago
  You claim in your blog post: "Until iPad comes along, only few people can use computers" I'm not sure what you mean by this: 78% of American households 3 years ago had computers. 95+% of those making over $100k do. I suspect only two groups don't: -The poor who can't afford one, let alone an internet connected one -The elderly who are confused by computers. The iPad is a bit less confusing (but still very much so!), but unfortunately uncomfortable to use (esp. for a senior).
  • dennykmiu 17y ago
    Few people make over $100K so even if 100% of those who make $100K can use a computer, that's still a minority.
    • usaar333 17y ago
      " 78% of American households 3 years ago had computers."
      • dennykmiu 17y ago
        I believe the statistic that you are referring to is that it is projected that 78% of the households would have broadband connection by the year 2010 which was a 2005 study. My own experience is that in my own extended family, kids have no problem with computers, but less than one-third of the 18 adults are comfortable enough to use a computer. In any case, I am not making the case that iPad would change the World, but that it is the existence proof that allows the rest of the industry to change the world.