Apple is selling the idea of less is more. I also think that this is what pro-Apple and potential iPad owners are saying; regardless of how they say it or what analogy they use.
It does not take a genius to understand that.
What I think some do not understand is; beyond the ideology, outside of the functionality arguments, and beyond the nerds versus common man debate; there are also other implications. Not just for the people who do purchase this, but also for the people who do not.
You will end up having less, but you will be paying more for less. And not just in functionality. That ideology will creep into every aspect imaginable and become the business model that Apple is hoping will succeed. I do not necessarily want to demonize a company as their job is to make a profit and that is something America is based upon and for which I believe in; but do not be blinded either. They do want power.
Every one of you who buy it will be making the business model of “paying more for less” viable. Not just for you, but for me and every other person on this planet. You will make books, video, applications, and not yet defined media much more expensive. The devices will become cheaper, but what you can do with it will become much more expensive. Not just for you, but for all of us.
In this respect, this product is truly revolutionary. It certainly is not revolutionary in functionality (it is only a Wonka sized iPod Touch). The only real difference between existing products at Apple (ala iPhone/Touch) is a faster/better processor and more screen space.
Whether it be because it is easier to manipulate or because it does only the things you care about, you are never-the-less allowing one entity to control how you get media, where you get it from, what you get it for, how you will be able to use it, and when you will get it and for what price.
Yes, enjoy your iPad. You just screwed everybody. If it succeeds you are really just doing yourself an injustice in the end.
