Isn't "screwed" a strong word to use? Apple releasing a spec-bumped model isn't harming my ability to enjoy my current iPad at all.
Crappy analogy: I was sold a watered-down soup while Apple had the real thing plated in the kitchen. Now I'm neither hungry nor satisfied.
https://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/
"If you always wait for the next price cut or to buy the new improved model, you'll never buy any technology product because there is always something better and less expensive on the horizon."
I got an iPad 3. Amazingly, when the iPad 4 was realised, it stayed exactly the same. Didn't blow up, didn't slow down, didn't turn to dust, didn't start kicking puppies in the face (sadly). You, sir, are dumb.