macbook air

Seriously, how can the new macbook air:
a. be 1800 dollars
b. not be a tablet
c. not have a touch screen

Is it really too much to want/expect it to be closer to a tablet, closer to a very large iPhone? I want something nice to rival a Kindle, something I can read comics or books on without it being clunky or having a keyboard.

Perhaps the market will prove me wrong, but I can't see anyone buying this machine at that price.

Also, 2.99 for a movie rental that
a. gives you 24 hours to finish watching it once you start
b. is only offered for rental 30 days after the DVD comes out?

Really? Why would I ever use this?

Color me sadly disappointed with this batch of releases. I will not even discuss the pathetic appleTV "upgrade." I can't decide if Apple is purposefully screwing up their living room plans to stay friends with the media companies or if they simply really don't understand what these boxes need to deliver.

I look forward to the Air becoming a tablet. And dropping in price by about half. Then let's talk.