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iWant becomes iNeed

For years our family has resisted the gravitational pull of the Apple product phenomena. It hasn't been easy, watching everyone with their brightly-colored iPods, super-slick iPhones, and description-defying iPads. However, with two young kids, and my own notorious clumsiness, we have never been able to justify a purchase of that magnitude for something we considered to be a fragile toy. This changed recently when I was exposed to some of the latest apps. Yes, I was drawn in by apps, those cute, fuzzy bunnies of the otherwise-serious gadget world.


Read more about how I (sort of) gave in to Apple at the Beijing Kids website.
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Anonymous said…
great article Jen. If you download words for friends - look me up - of course my name is rheadogg and another great game is Find the Differences. Bill just bought the ipad 2. it is his bday and cmas gift and whatever other holiday comes up for the next year.
Mar 16, 2011, 10:30:00 PM
Melanie Bettinelli said…
Sometimes I think my last name should be iBettinelli. I married into everything Apple. Last year I finally stopped holding out and allowed myself to be talked into an iPhone. And I confess, I love it though I haven't given into any of the apps for kids. Then I'd have to share MY phone.

And last week I just lost the battle holding out against the iNeed to acquire the iPad. Too cruel to deny my husband the latest toy when my mom's been letting the kids play with hers.
Mar 17, 2011, 9:07:00 PM
Jen Ambrose said…
Melanie: Moms with Apps. They give away free apps every Friday.

And I love my Tales 2 Go subscription. Bella and Sophia might enjoy listening to stories while reading along with books you have or get from the library.
Mar 17, 2011, 9:28:00 PM
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