Sitting in a starbucks in Basel I still can't quite believe the reaction this piece of technology has on people of all ages all around the world. I haven't managed to get through a security gate at an airport with it yet without a guard pulling me up on a spurious reason having just seen it in the scanner. I've given up trying to avoid the gaze of kids and business types in airport lounges and just give them a go; feels like I should be on commission!
Launches in London tomorrow so my short time as a technology-early adopter is about to come crashing down, so here's some early things to consider if you're buying one.
1. no matter where you buy it it's 500 whatever's, so if you're going abroad anytime soon or know someone else who is, get them to buy you one, it's going to save you some cash.
2. definitely buy a case, its size doesn't sit well in normal briefcases,bags etc so the potential for scratching is huge.
3. expect to spend a lot more money with iTunes and in general online. The ease of use and access to the web means that content and shops are a lot closer then they have been before and my bank account has taken a hit!
4. don't give it to your family members and especially small kids, you'll never see it again - they love it.
5. don't worry about the wi-fi issues, I've only had good experiences, it's of no real practical use for business yet and when the next models roll out they'll have the issues sorted.
6. take it for what is, a new "thing" that hasn't found its place in the digital world yet - we're developing some great ideas and we're enjoying mucking about with it.
enjoy!
Posted by NickB
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