Elderly person's use of iPad

My mother is 84 and has struggled with computers for decades. She has tried Macs and PCs, but has not enjoyed using any device to access the internet until now. On Monday, my mother received her iPad (16g/3G). It would be accurate to say that her experience with this new device has been transformative. For the first time, she can easily get her email, surf the net and, more than anything, read books. My mother has arthritis and holding large hardbound books or floppy paperbacks has been a struggle. With the iPad she can get the latest New York Times best sellers in 15 seconds and turn the pages with the waive of her hand.

If you know anyone who is elderly and is an avaid reader - or a frustrated would be netsurfer - encourage them to get an iPad. It will change their lives.

Dave