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Companies have introduced tablet computers before, but the technology never took off until 2010, with Apple's launch of its iPad in April (Review: Apple's iPad). The device runs the operating system that Apple uses for its smart phones but has much more computing power. It's lighter than a laptop and less capable, but consumers love it all the same. The technology research firm ABI Research has predicted that Apple would sell up to 12 million of the devices by year's end.
The key to the success of the device is its easy connectivity. Though Apple offers a Wi-Fi-only version of the iPad, the 3G device is the star. It contains little in the way of new technology, but it has integrated existing technologies to create a compelling mobile-computing experience (Hack: iPad 3G).
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