I have had to replace my tablets because they wouldn't run the software I wanted to use. This reminds me of the 1990s situation with WIntel. That said I find that each new Android tablet I buy is vastly better in performance and usability than its predecessor. So there is something to be said for new hardware I guess.
I've never purchased an iPad because I don't use a tablet for anything but reading and a bit of light web surfing. It doesn't seem worth the money in my case.
Agreed. I am sure most of these forks will go away if wayland ends up being the future. Until the majority use it, i3 has stated that they will not support it until then. I am sure the same will happen with window maker.