You are from a E.E. stand point. iPad is not even Apple's original creation but we have to admit Steve Jobs understands the consumers. He is an excellent marketer. In business if you can sell what consumers want at affordable price they will buy it.
I see people owning an iPad similar as ladies owning a Coach, LV, Gucci or even Hermie purse...If a business good enough to tell/train people to think their way then they control the market...If you are able to monoply the market, won't you do it? I haven't seen any business people put their social responsibility as their top 3 goals.
BTW, if you live in Japan you should see more Apple fans?
I wish more people think indepandently like you but unfortunately most people just follow the crowd...
