A peek inside the tablet reveals how it connects to the world.
Apple's iPAD has revealed a huge market for tablet computers: more than two million units have sold since it went on sale in April. Before its launch, speculation was rampant that the new device would be an elaborate e-reader, but CEO Steve Jobs instead pitched the iPad as "the best browsing experience you've ever had." The 3G version indeed offers impressive connectivity, yet little inside it is radically innovative. Apple hasn't created amazing new tech so much as beautiful, well-integrated tech.
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