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Originally Posted by CyGuy
I feel that Apple could have sold 5 or even 10 times as many iPads if they had decided to make the device appeal to technical users instead of just non-techs. They could have sold me one if they:
Added built-in SDHC card reader.
Added built-in USB port
Included a built-in file browser (with copy/paste to/from device with no restrictions)
Unlocked the hardware so you can install apps from anywhere.
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Printer manufactures make more money selling toner/ink than they do selling printers.
Apple is trying to promote an ecosystem, a way of thinking and using devices, not just selling hardware.
If they can get market share and a slice of all music/content and applications sold, that will make them more money in the long term than selling more hardware but losing the application revenue.