Make first version of a device slightly inferior. Launch it without a key feature. (Retina display, 3G) Generate a lot of buzz in press. Print money.
Six months later, add that missing feature and release v2 of the same device. Print money.
Six months later, add that missing feature and release v2 of the same device. Print money.
I think not. It was an MVP, finely crafted and still works well to this day for us.
Note when they did release a better iPad with a "missing" feature - camera - it had software that created a full solution (FaceTime). If Apple had waited until July (when the iPhone4 and iOS4 with FaceTime arrived), they would have lost out on several valuable months of hype and market dominance.
Oh, also, the iPad mini has cellular data options.