Why Is Every Non-geek In My Family in a Froth About the iPad?

[Lemur]

The iPod and the iPhone were huge hits despite their price tags because they essentially created new markets.

You're referring, of course, to how the iPod was the first MP3 player, and how the iPhone was the first smartphone? Except, of course, they weren't. I'd say your analysis is heavy on grump and light on fact.