Computers and cars have different usages in different situations. The iPad is clearly not developed for development work or tinkering, it is a step above a smart phone and intended to be used in a similar way. Just like the Toyota Camry is clearly not built for racing, it is made for transportation and intended to be used for people that will never open the hood.

Both have a target audience that really doesn't need to be confused with extra bells and whistles that are going to add complexity for the average person that does not want to use the device for more than the intended purpose.

I really don't understand why everyone is angry that the iPad takes another step away from tradition of computing to help make computers more accessible to a broader audience, and requires less knowledge of how the computer works (which many people would be happy about, maybe not you or I, but people that do not have careers or hobbies tinkering with computers)