iPad Fills the Gap

Apple's line up is just good business. They need something to sell in the $500-1000 range and are unwilling to produce a cheaper laptop that compromises their standards and would tarnish their reputation. The iPad fits in there just perfectly. It fills the gap and completes the progression from a simple music player to a full blown computer. Whatever you're looking for and whatever your budget, they've got something to sell you. For only a little bit more, they've got something even better to sell you.

• $59 - iPod shuffle 2GB
• $79 - iPod shuffle 4GB
• $149 - iPod nano 8GB
• $179 - iPod nano 16GB
• $199 - iPod touch 8GB
• $299 - iPod touch 16GB
• $399 - iPod touch 64GB
• $499 - iPad 16GB
• $599 - iPad 32GB
• $699 - iPad 64GB
• $729 - iPad 3G 32GB
• $829 - iPad 3G 64GB
• $999 - MacBook

I don't see Apple selling a laptop for less that $999 anytime in the foreseeable future.

Plus, for whatever device they sell you, they've got content to sell you as well.