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Originally Posted by HarryT
I guess the point I'm making (or rather, the question I'm asking) is how likely is it that someone who is a "technophobe" is going to want to use an iPad?
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Well my MIL is a technophobe. She can deal with technology, but she is not adventurous and needs to be shown things. She loves to read, and so we gave her my old iPad when I upgraded. I gave her some lessons in Marvin, how to play her music, do crossword puzzles, and a few other things. I guarantee you that when I see her again, she will not have gone beyond any of those things I showed her. I loaded an iTunes gift card on her account to buy apps, but I know she will not have bought anything besides what I put on for her. So a class like the OP is teaching would be great for someone like her.
My neighbor who I help with techie stuff is the same way. Show her and she is okay, but she is afraid to try anything new on her own.
My mom is a little bit more adventurous, but then she gets herself into trouble sometimes and I have to bail her out. More with her computer than her iPad. It's a blessing and a curse. :-)