The iPad is not a workstation...
Devices like the iPad, and true Workstation computers are at opposite ends of the user spectrum. The iPad is a great device to ACCESS existing information, ie, documents, email, websites, blogs, social media, e-books, games, some productivity apps. But fuhgedaboutit for GENERATING/CREATING serious content with programs like PhotoShop/AfterEffects/CAD/3D work, sound/video editing, or any serious number/document crunching, 9-5 work. Most consumers aren't creating content (other than casual social media and blog entries, etc) so the iPad works for them. But for professionals who work daily in Adobe CS apps or AutoCAD or 3D or scientific visualization/design apps, the iPad is just eye candy for after hours play. For the sales guy or the field rep who needs to look stuff up or place orders, the iPad is perfect. For information and content creation, give me 12-24 GB of RAM on 64-bits of multi-core goodness with multiple monitors, please...
