One would want or need this...why?

[jzgrlduff]

I was just looking at the Ipad online and the first application is :

Discover the 118 elements of the Periodic Table up close on the large iPad screen. Flick to rotate 360 degrees and inspect each one. Then read the element’s story. You’ll learn its origins, how it was discovered, and its significance in the universe. You can even see it all in 3D using 3D glasses (sold separately). The Elements features a live connection to the Wolfram | Alpha computational search engine. So you’ll have the latest data at hand.

[BauersMom]

It would be great for kids taking Chemistry.

[MidwestGirl]

I am still trying to figure out my new fangled cell phone

[Allie]

Because that's really freaking cool?

[Dexter Dogg]

I am still trying to figure out my new fangled cell phone

Is that the latest generation one?!

[jzgrlduff]

I guess it's cool...if you're into that kind of thing. I think it's weird.

[MidwestGirl]

Is that the latest generation one?!

Yes that's it

[Melissa]

That would be an awesome thing for a student. And I could use the knowledge for Jeopardy! I don't remember my periodic table at all.

[BigBrownDog]

I am still trying to figure out my new fangled cell phone

Yep - this. I got a new Palm Treo for work last week and cannot for the life of me figure out how to update the e-mail. Stuck on last Friday at 3PM. I guess I have to read the manual.

[myfavoritedog]

Not sure why this would have a broad appeal since only those of us in chemistry (teachers, students, researchers) would have use for it. Besides, every textbook for a chem class comes with one and there are tables hung on the wall so I am not sure why this would be included even for nerds like me..lol