Three years ago, I had never even held a touchscreen computer. Today I carry one everywhere I go. Apple changed the mobile phone industry with the launch of the iPhone, and appears to be creating a similar sensation with the iPad. Now it's doing everything it can to keep that momentum going, showering us with ads on television and elsewhere, singing the praises of their latest handheld, touch-driven devices.
Let's face it: The iPad, iPhone, and iPod really are pretty great. But as a long-time Mac developer, I have to admit that I'm disappointed that they've overshadowed my beloved desktop computer. For several years there, the Mac faithful were treated to a revival in Mac marketing. But lately, "Hello, I'm a Mac" has been replaced by "There's an app for that."
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