So usually I’m not that interested in phones. They’re alright. They’re utility things. You use them to call people. The iPhone happens to have phone functions in it. But now with the appstore, it’s really not just a phone.

I’ve realised why I’m so inspired by the device. It’s a full computer: it easily runs arbitrary programs. It’s futuristic yet practical (i.e. the new touch input method). And it fits right in my pocket. 

And it’s the best in-your-pocket general purpose computer you can get, thus far.

It almost gives us the wonder and magic of computers all over again. And don’t forget kids, computers really are the wonder of the future.