Maybe you heard, but the iPad came out last weekend.

Even if you’ve been following the frenzy closely, it’s not hard to miss some of the little things - like all of the iPad-specific apps that were announced.

Sure, the iPad works with the existing 150,000 iPhone apps out there. But not all of them look so great when blown up on the big screen.

Last week, we were waiting, wondering and wishing about the iPad apps we wanted. Now we are getting word about a few excellent ones that are available.

Click here for some of our favorite iPad apps.

Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer

Over the past 15 years, Rachel Cericola has covered entertainment, web and technology trends. Check her out at www.rachelcericola.com.