> He doesn't seem to realize everything is new and exciting when you first get it. True, but there's also the possibility of a device either truly replacing pr

> He doesn't seem to realize everything is new and exciting when you first get it. True, but there's also the possibility of a device either truly replacing previous technology or creating a whole new niche. For example, my iPhone was cool and fun when I first got it and I had been a Treo owner for years, so smartphones aren't new to my life. However, today, my iPhone is quite integrated into my life, way beyond just a cool new gadget. I know for my family, the iPad fills almost all needs, such that we really only need iPads plus my own laptop which I can share with my wife and kids on the few odd occasions when they actually need to use a computer. I can definitely see that being the trend in other families.