Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Why are tech gizmos so hard to figure out?

USATODAY.com : "You've just brought home a hot new high-definition TV or digital camcorder. You can't wait to enjoy it. Just one little problem: You're going nuts trying to set up and use the darn thing.

Usability experts point to the iPod as the poster child of good usability.


Today's tech toys throw in goodies we scarcely used to imagine, from cellphones with tiny TV screens to computers that stream video wirelessly through your house. But lots of those features you probably don't want, can't use or don't know exist. "

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