A kind of top-down view of, yes, the iPad, but, more broadly, the tablet. And who better than Steven Levy to tell the tale?
How the Tablet Will Change the World | via Wired Magazine
It also represents an ambitious rethinking of how we use computers. No more files and folders, physical keyboards and mouses. Instead, the iPad offers a streamlined yet powerful intuitive experience that’s psychically in tune with our mobile, attention-challenged, super-connected new century. Instant-on power. Lightning-fast multitouch response. Native applications downloaded from a single source that simplifies purchases, organizes updates, and ensures security.