Apple created, in Steve Jobs words, "the greatest product ever" in the iPad. While it has many features that are great, I don't see the real difference between the iPad and iPod touch except size.
One of the big differences with the iPad was its design. The bottom edge was rounded slightly, so the user could comfortably scoop it up rather than lifting with care. But looking at the iPod touch I currently own, it has that same design.
During the launch of the iPad, Jobs said Apple had to find a middle ground between the laptop and iPhone, something that was good at "web browsing, email, photos, video, music, games, and ebooks" (pg. 494). Again, comparing that with my iPod touch, I find it can do all of those same things. The only hinderance is the size issue.
To get to the point, I think it would be very fun to have an iPad. It's a great size to easily play games, surf the web, etc. But at the end of the day, my iPod touch can do all of those same things. So if Apple keeps updating their iPod lines, to have similar features as the iPad, will the need/want for an iPad disappear? Or will people purchase one and not the other? Or do people want the joys of both having an iPad and 1000 songs in their pocket?
It's not really about if your ipod or even iphone can do the same thing. Part of it is how it looks, and how what you're doing looks on the screen. I was with you, i thought i didn't need it until i got my ipad. iPads just make it easier to see things, i'm not squiting at the small screen or trying to move the flight of an angry bird by moving such small ways, i have a bigger screen so i can read easier, and adjust so must faster.
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