High Tech Gadgets

The Apple iPad has been a huge hit for Apple and a wonderful device for gadget loving consumers. Though it faced early criticism at being just a "big iPod," the device has revealed itself to be much more. In fact, it is so popular that it has nearly cornered the entire tablet computer market. Recent estimates show that the iPad has about 95% of the market, a near strangehold. In addition, many technology observers believe that the iPad is taking a rather significant bite out of the laptop market.

People who simply want a device for e-mail, internet, and movies and music on the go are turning to the iPad in droves, though those looking for more word processing capabilities and the ease of a keyboard are still purchasing laptops. Nonetheless, Apple's dominance in this area doesn't seem to be waning, and will continue on to the foreseeable future. What is so great about the iPad that helps it to dominate the market?

First, it is easy to use, like all Apple products. The touch screen is intuitive; it is perhaps as revolutionary as the keyboard and mouse were when they were first introduced.

Second, the iPad plugs right into the already existing digital products market that Apple has constructed in the last decade. Users can easily use the device to play music and movies like with their iPod.

They can also make use of the huge library of apps designed for the iPhone and iPod touch. This ensures that users will continue to stick with future iterations of Apple products.