When technology just works
Ξ April 9th, 2011 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Uncategorized |
I support people with varying levels of technology smarts at work. And I get it, technology is a tool and some people need to use it more than others to get their work done. Technology is also for entertainment and people will use technology depending on their need or comfort level with it. Well at home, my technology support revolves around my family and whether at work or home it feels good when I get technology right. In this case it was the Apple iPad. My wife and I already use Apple iPhones for communication and a whole lot more. I’m not a Apple Addict, but it seemed like a good idea at the time to get iPhones and I don’t regret the decision despite some issues with AT&T’s coverage in rural areas. (listening AT&T?) In fact, my wife even mentioned that the iPhone was one of the best technology purchases that I made for her. Frankly, I would now have another WinMo phone if there was one available at the time that was competitive in the market the time, but I’m getting off topic. Well, after a few months I finally asked how the iPad was working out because there had not been the usual gripes and groans as with other technology. The response was “okay”. Mmm, I’m thinking what is wrong now? So, I probed some more, what about internet access, e-mail, apps? Same response, things were working fine and she is able to fit the iPad into her (rather large) purses. This response was not the same as when she had used the shared laptop. Granted, I like to change operating systems and applications versions on a whim, but she was a good sport and test subject. What is came down to is that the iPad tablet is all that she needed, and combined with her iPhone and MobileMe synchronization, it was the perfect combination for her and me. Maintaining the iPad is too simple and now I’m free to tinker to my hearts content on the laptop. Although now I no longer have my best test subject. Oh well, it just feels good when I’m able to get the right technology solution for someone, especially the wife.
