When things drag on, fans taking casual notice at the beginning tend to tune in for games six and seven.

FORBES: Battle of Aces Could Salvage a Rangers-Giants Series

Even if things go well, the talks may drag on for years before reaching a conclusion.

ECONOMIST: Jaw-jaw beats nuclear war | The

With no keyboard, users have to tap or drag their fingers across the iPad's 9.7-inch screen to make things happen on it.

WSJ: Greasy Smudges Frustrate iPad Owners