Why all the fuss about the Apple iPad?

Apple are well known for producing, and selling innovative products. The Mac, iPod and of course the iPhone are probably the major examples of this.

There is nothing new about a tablet computer. They have been around for a long time which means that Apple are joining a market which already has some activity. No doubt they have done their research as well and I expect their (now) competitors machine are all in bits on an Apple workbench somewhere.

One of Apples great strengths as a company is the sheer success of their innovation. I'm not sure they have actually invented anything as such but if you look at the combinations of technology in their product then you can be impressed.

So what about the iPad. The name is fairly predictable so what about the rest?

A Touchscreen, well that's expected in just about any product these days. Even Microsoft cobbled together some touchscreen tech into their Windows 7 offering.

Naturally, Apps will be part of the package and the operating system will be well locked down.

How many people will watch and wait for the inevitable, if it's a success, iPad 4Gs? Or maybe you'll pick up on cheap on eBay after about 6months.

The new iPad is described, by Apple, as 'Magical and Revolutionary'. Only time will tell on that one.