> why didn't Apple just let the iPad replace the Air if "all they need" is web browsing and office clients? 1. Take out the “vast majority of consumers”, and t

> why didn't Apple just let the iPad replace the Air if "all they need" is web browsing and office clients? 1. Take out the “vast majority of consumers”, and there’s still a large enough market for both devices. 2. “All they need” and “all they want” are two different things. 3. Apple is in a business to make money, and people are willing to pay.