The iPad hype in Japan

Apple’s iPad turns out to be a real best-seller and costumer are pilgriming to the local outlets in Japan like Apple sells a machine which turns lead into gold. I don’t really understand what are the useful features of that piece of technology and there are enough blogs like this who discuss why it does not bring something new. What really makes me wondering is why Japanese, who are used to crowded environments, become so fascinated with the iPad. For those of you who have ever taken a train ride in central Tokyo know about what I am talking. Imagine someone (or even several people) trying to use (for what?) their iPads on a local train during commuting hours … :-)
BTW, here’s a funny summary of the iPad’s functions compared to other devices.

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