i've seen a lot of questionable statements arguing against 128gb model.
cloud:
sure cloud is great when u are on wifi but with todays cellular options when u don't have wifi suck. data is way too expensive to be relying on that. until cell data rates are more reasonable and you can share plans data plans with other devices that is a lot of extra cost vs. just paying a bit more for a bit of data.
more storage cannibalizing air sales:
i don't even know where to begin with this. two different audiences, two completely different interfaces.
keep all data on computer.
with apple removing pc requirement for using ipad this goes against that. for some things it's just nice to have on you when you need it.
why limit options because 'you' don't want it. think of others, sheesh. There are plenty of reasons.
-growing app sizes as apps for ipad become more robust
-retina screen requiring larger files
-future expansion, i doubt ios6 will be a smaller footprint.
-photos, educational books, magazines, syncing all the time isn't always convenient, and it takes time.
i'm sure others have their reasons.
just because i won't use lte, i'm not wishing it not to be there because i know others will make use of it.