[whpalmer4]

The calendar view can also show items with a start date on that day in addition to those due on that day, which makes it more likely that a list view like the iPhone has may be buried in part or in whole for a good portion of the day. The iPad implementation allows you to see at a glance where you have time in your day that is not already committed, and you never have to scroll to get there. When you want the details, just tap on the bar.