by Jordan Green

Created on: March 18, 2010   Last Updated: April 29, 2010

For years, Apple has stunned users and flustered the technology world with one sensational masterpiece after another.  First it was the iPod, then the iPhone, and then the iPod Touch.  Will Apple once again captivate the attention of the American public with its newest device?  The revolutionary 1/2 inch thick iPad with its 10-inch crystal-clear display has the potential to transform technology and enhance the entertainment world.

Here are the top 10 questions about Apple's latest gizmo:

*1-  What is the iPad?

The iPad is basically an big iPhone with new and improved features.  The main upgrade on the iPad is its terrific 9.7 inch high resolution screen.  Movies, TV shows, pictures and video podcasts all look great on the terrific HD display.  Small, pocket-size iPod displays are convenient, but watching movies on a tiny screen can be extremely frustrating.

* 2-  Why do I want an iPad?

 Apple's iPad home page gives the #1 reason, "All of the built in apps on the iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen and advanced capabilities of iPad.  And they work in any orientation.  So you can do things with these apps that you can't do on any other device."

Also, if you're used to viewing movies, TV shows and photos on an iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone, the crystal-clear iPad screen will knock your socks off.  It's a convenient, spotless, high-definition display; a major upgrade over any iPod.  Other tablets on the market have great features too, but the top-notch apps built for the iPad set this device apart.  It can also run most of the 150,000+ apps that work on the iPhone, giving users additional options.

*3-  What is the iPad keyboard like?

If you like the sensitive touch screen of the Apple iPod Touch, you'll be well prepared for the iPad.  There are two main distinctions between the iPad and the iPod Touch.  First, the iPad's 10 inch screen is substantially bigger than its miniature counterpart.  Second, there is no up or down, no right or wrong way to hold it.  Whichever way you hold the device, the screen flips to fit your orientation.

*4-  Is the iPad a phone?

Skype, Vonage and other websites provide a phone service over the internet on the iPad 3G version.  However, the iPad was not designed to be used as a phone.  That's one big disadvantage to this sensational device.

*5-  What are the downsides

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