Apple’s iPad was an instant hit when the company launched the first one back in 2010. For starters, it looked pretty darn cool, designed as it was to resemble a slim slab of glass. With little effort required beyond tapping and swiping, it was also the perfect tool for viewing photos and videos, playing games, browsing the web, listening to music, and sending quick emails. Essentially, it was less intimidating than, say, a laptop, and proved popular with casual users who had never really taken to PCs, though seasoned tech enthusiasts curious about the potential of this new type of device also jumped on board. Read More
