Why the iPad was succesful

• It was affordable and it has advantages which were the disadvantages of many laptops and mobile phone.
• Disadvantages of a laptop: Too bulky, Not portable
• Disadvantages of a mobile phone: Too small, Screen ia small so may be difficult to read text off the screen, buttons are also small so people with big hands wil have trouble pressing the right buttons
• Advantages of the iPad: Not too big or small, Screen is of reasonable size, Quite easy to carry around, Fits into haversacks and handbags, On-screen buttons are pretty large so people with large hands will not have trouble pressing the right buttons
• Reason for the iPads' success: It was a revolutionary product which was targeted at all genders and all ages (well most age groups), It was an Apple product which a lot of people like, Products like the iPhone and iPod were some examples that Apple products look good and function well