Why the iPad is like a puppy: reactions to a new gadget

The World

Apple’s new iPad device garnered so much interest ahead of its launch last weekend that it’s almost impossible to display it in public and not get asked a million questions. Takeaway web editor Jim Colgan has been dealing with this iPad effect since he got the device last weekend. He took the new gadget to the streets of New York to see why strangers are moved to approach a complete stranger, just because he has an iPad.

Read Jim’s blog post where he asked New Yorkers why they were approaching him to talk about his iPad.

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