iPad..really?

I don't know how many of you watch Modern Family, but I just saw the latest episode and it revolved around Phil (the dad's) obsession with getting an iPad for his birthday. His entire family went through crazy lengths to try and get Phil this new form of technology. Personally, I don't get the obsession with the iPad. Isn't it just a larger form of the iPod touch? It's definitely not something in between the iPhone or Mac, like it was marketed. Besides, Steve Jobs will probably create a new, updated version of the iPad in a couple of months, like he does every time with iPods. I'll just stick with my small, simple iPod touch for now and save a couple of bucks.