Eden-Like Temptation

Da da da . . .dadadeda . . . You surely can't tell (and wouldn't be able to in my voice either) but that's the enticing (and aptly named) tune of Apple's ipod commercials,  Never Stop, which you can download free here chillygonzales-neverstop.mp3

But that's not really my point.  The catchy tune invariably catches my attention and makes me look up and watch the ipad promo.  And then, I want one.  Look at the cool big screen, the fade-ins, the rotation, and so on.  Hence, the biblical temptation of the apple.

Never mind that I don't know how or why I would or could use an ipad; after all, I have an iphone 4, a desktop and a (very old) laptop.  As best I can tell, my wired and wireless needs are met and exceeded.  I use the laptop to run my P90X workout CDs.  I do most of my writing, shopping, emailing and research on the desktop.  And my iphone fulfills the mobile and cool app requirements.  I passed on a Kindle (last year's cool device) because the iphone has a free kindle app AND I prefer to read an actual paper book.   We bought an ipad as a father's day gift for my husband in June, but he returned it as too expensive.  My eldest declined an ipad as a high school graduation gift.  Apparently, he too doesn't think it's needed.

And still, I'm tempted.  The ipad looks cool.  Everyone I know who owns one, loves it.  Top retail analyst and family friend Dana Telsey today on NBC declared the ipad to be THE holiday gift of 2010.   Not for my family  . . . but maybe, one day . . . if we can find a reason to need one . . .

And for more on unnecessary necessaries, enjoy this video (but not in front of little kids) courtesy of my friend (and follower?) Linda.  http://www.theonion.com/video/sony-releases-new-stupid-piece-of-shit-that-doesnt,14309/