# Apple iPad Frenzy Is The Apple iPad Just an Enlarged iPhone? By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/article/apples-tablet-introduced) & [apple](http://www.apple.com/ipad/) The [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad) iPad was unveiled today, to the joy of thousands, perhaps even millions. Honestly, my [twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/createmybanner-1) feed as well as RSS feed was dominated with jittery anticipation, then rapid information and finally overblown opinions. But is it worth it? Essentially an enlarged [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air), I can't say I don't like Apple iPad, since I clearly love my iPhone. And for the $500 price tag, the deal is pretty sweet. But after all the hype, I think my great expectations were slightly stunted. How do you feel about the Apple iPad? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tablet Computers:** The frenzy surrounding the Apple iPad suggests a growing interest in tablet computers as a replacement for laptops and desktops. - **Mobile Devices:** The popularity of the iPad, a device that is essentially an enlarged iPhone, signals a continued trend towards mobile devices as the primary means of computing and communicating. - **E-reading:** The iPad's large screen and e-reading capabilities highlight a trend towards digital reading, with opportunities for innovation in the design and distribution of digital content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The success of Apple's iPad suggests a continued demand for new and innovative consumer electronics, both in terms of hardware and software. - **Publishing:** The rise of digital reading and the popularity of devices like the iPad present opportunities for disruption in the publishing industry, particularly in terms of content distribution and monetization. - **Mobile Computing:** The iPad's success underscores the continued growth of the mobile computing industry, with potential for innovation in hardware, software, and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Affordable New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-a16-bionic.md) - [New Tech Product Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-tech-products.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air.md) - [Revamped Large-Screen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-18.md) - [AI-Enabled Mini Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventhgeneration-ipad-mini.md) - [Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16e.md) - [Digital Craft Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami.md)