Apple has a history of innovation in new device classes, notable are the PC, laptop, PMP and Smartphone. You could also make the claim that the Newton was not o

Apple has a history of innovation in new device classes, notable are the PC, laptop, PMP and Smartphone. You could also make the claim that the Newton was not on Steve Job's watch. I see the iPad as a not fully baked iteration on the Smart Phone/Netbook. I personally do not see the virtual keyboard as a problem. There is room for improvements but I think people are not use to them yet. If the price and weight half and document management is worked through it could get some traction. It is a little premature to see its failure. Utility is often seen in retrospect. 15 years ago neither the personal computer nor internet would have been seen as essential.