OK, everyone on a side? Then let's do this thing! Let's get histrionical!
The anecdotal evidence is irrefutable: the iPad is a hit! Who says? Just ask the of , that's who! You callin' Brent Simmons's mom a liar? YOU TAKE THAT BACK!
Red Sweater Software's Daniel Jalkut meanwhile :
Anecdotally, many random acquaintances who never gave a damn about computers, iPhones or iPods, suddenly "want" an iPad.