observing humans with new tech

A few weeks ago I went to Ozzie for the weekend. It was bed time and I unplugged the lamp to plug in the phone charger. I flicked my Ipad onto Kindle and opened a nice white book page to see by. Then I hopped into bed.

As I picked up the Ipad I saw a mozzie was batting itself against the screen. Excellent – digital extermination deployed. I listened – at least one more in the room. I waited – my next victim arrived. I listened – peace.

Apple – you are missing a whole marketing opportunity here. The Ipad lets you read or play games as you rid the world of mozzies!

Phone rings.

It is the 76 year old lady I introduced to an Ipad a few weeks ago. I am often her remote IT advice person so I prepare myself for her question:

I am thinking of getting an Ipad!

Hmmm, I say. What do you want to do on it?

Well, I want to check my email in bed. And look at my pictures. That sort of thing.

Me: Hmmm maybe you’d like a laptop – that’s more like what you already have and its easier to deal with files and things.

Her: Yeeeees. But will I be able to play Plants vs Zombies???