The 10 Most Significant Gadgets of 2010

It’s really no surprise the iPad is at number 1. I’d be shocked if it didn’t. It’s really been a game changer in terms of creating a new market, especially with the absurdly fast adoption rates.

It’s a bit interesting that a good percentage of Wired’s top 10 are smartphones, though. As a gadget fiend myself, I sometimes wish there were no required service plans so I could own devices from all of the platforms…

1. iPad

Thanks to Apple’s iPad, 2010 was the year of the tablet. The 9.7-inch touchscreen wonder created a brand-new product category that made digital content more attractive than ever.

Read: The 10 Most Significant Gadgets of 2010 | Gadget Lab | Wired.com.