The tech world was overwhelmed recently with all the discussion about Apple’s iPad. I’ve heard the whole spectrum of comments from “I want one now!” to “It sucks, just a larger iPhone.”

But I truly believe, besides my Apple fanboy status, that the iPad is a smart decision by Apple to benefit both the MacBook/MacBook Pro and the iPhone/iPod Touch. I, honestly, do not believe Apple cares about the success of the iPad. They are taking this opportunity to research and see how people react and use the technologies and features existing in the iPad. From that research, Apple will (in my opinion) apply the data to their most precious products.

I’m going to run down some of the features of the iPad and how it will benefit both the MacBook and iPhone.

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