The first Presidential iPad autograph?
At a recent rally at the University of Washington in Seattle, President Obama signed a well-wisher's iPad. As far as we know, this is the first presidential autograph captured with an iPad.
Sylvester Cann attended the rally with Adobe Ideas running on his iPad. He tells TechCrunch that at first the Secret Service were hesitant, but eventually relented, while the President thought the idea was "cool." He proceeded to "draw" his signature with is finger.
Autograph collection is a fun pastime for many, and Mr. Cann certainly has a unique one.
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At a recent rally at the University of Washington in Seattle, President Obama signed a well-wisher's iPad. As far as we know, this is the...
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What a goofy assed signature. Why am I not surprised?
October 24 2010 at 1:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNow I can cut and paste Obama's signature on anything. How about a nice new ACTA treaty...
October 23 2010 at 3:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyReminds me of when I got (Apple Master) Laurie Anderson to autograph my Newton back in 1994...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjm3/4348615469/
Very cool. Listened to her a lot in college!
October 22 2010 at 6:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI particularly liked the note you had about beaming the autograph when you upgraded. NOW I want to do that with my iPad - if I upgrade - autograph moves too. Very brilliant sir!
October 22 2010 at 9:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhy do you say it might be worth something on Nov 3rd? The only thing Nov 3rd might change is whether the Democrats have a majority in one house of congress or two. How does that affect the value of an iPad?
October 22 2010 at 4:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI guess he's going to be disappointed when he doesn't see a candidate for president on the Ballot. Probably was hoping for Sarah Palin.
October 22 2010 at 9:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyKEEP THE COMMETS ON TOPIC. If you want to discuss politics, go to Daily Kos.
October 22 2010 at 4:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe constitution doesn't make it explicit that you're only natural born if you have TWO american parents. One parent has been good enough in the past (there is legal precedent that children with a single American parent are considered natural born Americans) so why should that not hold with Obama? Because he's black and you don't like him? Unfortunately that reasoning doesn't hold up unless you're a wingnut.
October 22 2010 at 4:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySorry for the double post, but actually it was worth repeating!
October 22 2010 at 4:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCome Nov. 3rd, that might actually be worth something!...
October 22 2010 at 4:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCome Nov. 3rd, it might be worth something!...
October 22 2010 at 4:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOoookayyyyy... I woulda just brought along a Sharpie and have them sign the back... Maybe I'm thinking too hard...
October 22 2010 at 3:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYou could, but it'd wipe off pretty quick. Hand-grease would be more common handling the iPad on the back, and it degrades Sharpee pretty quick.
My first iPhone was signed by Woz. Had to touch-it-up a couple of times before I upgraded because of this. I'd worry about it, if I ever sold the phone, but I won't - so I don't.
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