The next 2 billion who couldn't afford the other smart phones wont be able to afford a data plan either.

Also this seems the article may be pushing the conclusions a bit to far. If my online "friend" votes and it motivates me to vote it doesn't necessarily translate to me voting for the guy he voted for. If there is a strong correlation between online friends and their party affiliations then it may make sense. But I think we try to keep our party preference away from friends - its easy to lose one or the other.

New definition of 3D: Stick 2D pictures on a box and spin them.

Its where you buy things in bulk for a business. Doesnt make sense comparing it to consumer retail sites at all. And how surprising should this be? China as a huge supplier - hardly news.

I'm sure the iPad has numerous applications in education, but to believe that it can replace your laptop if naive at best and irresponsible at worst. If these guys werent so illiterate - oh wait it was a school...

This is obligatory viewing: :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApQlMm39xr0