The New Wii U is Ridiculous (and Not in a Good Way)

So here's my current opinion on this WiiU system: it seems like Nintendo is trying too hard. Like, no offense, but I don't think I would be interested in buying this system. Is it supposed to be a portable gaming device? If so, then it's pretty chunky. The design makes the Wii U look like one of those kids' Leapfrog toys that teaches you how to read or something. The starting MSRP is pretty steep at $299.99 for a standard set and $349.99 for a deluxe set. Actually, I guess that's kind of standard for home gaming systems (if that's what it is). What I hate about this system is the fact that it basically renders the original Wii obsolete. There is no longer any resale value in the old Wii system and my parents bought that thing at $249.99. So what was the point in scrambling for the Wii system when it first came out? Nothing. Now the old Wii system is just going to sit and collect dust. Either that or people are gonna have to toss them out. The TV functions of the Wii U make the system look like a glorified TiVo set. It's not like the concept of using a touchscreen to flip through your shows is new (hello. Logitech Harmony). You know what? I bet that this thing still can't play DVD's or BluRay. The only plus that I see to this whole system is that it's backwards compatible with Wii games and Wii remotes. Bleh. Too bad my youngest siblings already bought into this whole trap. They're asking my parents for one. Geez.

The Wii U will be released November 18th. For more information about the Wii U, click the link below:
http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu

Edit: I've just been informed that the Wii U is not meant to be a portable gaming device.