Young Adult Panel - Hosted by Guy Kawasaki

Paul Kedrosky is correct, the topic and content of this panel discussion are fascinating. In addition to Kedrosky's take-aways, here are some of my own:

• Context Determines Device

• School/Work:Laptop
• Games:PC
• Communication:Mobile Phone

• Text messaging is the most frequent mode of communication for teens when they're not sitting in front of a computer in which case IM is the hands-down favorite (see below)

• Kids text message, adults e-mail

• IM is the most frequent mode of communication for teens that are in front of a PC
• IM is always on

• Social Networking Sites
• Primary benefit is to connect and stay connected
• Friends in "Real Life" v. MySpace - The former overlaps with the latter but there is a big, salient difference betwen the two

• Buying online offers convenience AND value
• Purchasing is enabled by the availability of plastic - parents' debit and credit cards
• Prices are better online because there's more transparency and information

There is much more to this truly fascinating (at least if you have a vested interest in online marketing) discussion, so check it out if you have the time.