75. The iPhone

I wasn't going to. In fact, I had promised myself I wouldn't. But it would be wrong not to, because I do love it.

It is aesthetically pleasing. It is easy to use. It enables me to pick up my emails wherever I am, obviously, which is more important for people who actually have jobs but is useful nonetheless. I like the ringtones: Herself quacks, the parent ding dongs like church bells on Sunday. Harbour Master and Flight Control are addictive, but not more so than Solitaire. I've got Sherlock Holmes novels ready for if I get stuck on a train or something. I can look at YouTube, download songs, do whatever the hell I like.

I don't use it as an iPod, I have an iPod for that. Two, in fact.

I don't use it as a SatNav, I have a map and a brain for that.

I'm sure I don't and will never exercise even 2% of its capabilities but it has enhanced my life, and I love it.