100 million IPods but one big design mistake.

This week sees the sale of the Apple IPod reach over 100,000,000.  Yes that is 100 million.  To be honest my IPod is not a statement or fashion accessory, it is a tool I use day in day out.  It helps me relax and concentrate at the same time.  Well, the music does that but the IPod brings it into my everyday life.  Even my "bulky" 30GB Video is thin and usable, supplying me with all my music to choose from in one fell swoop.

But there are some people who rely on technology for survival, but their technology is not as aesthetically pleasing as my IPod, nor as easy to use.  On her own blog  Amy Tenderich has written an Open Letter to Steve Jobs (of Apple fame) asking him to address this.  I will let her tell you how it is.

I believe in good technology design and, while not afflicted by any such conditions, I support her letter. Good technology and good design should not be restricted to those things that make a pile of money or that are iconic gadgets.  Good design, should be applied to all technology but especially to those things that are essential.  This post may be better entitled 100 million IPods but 100 million design mistakes!