1. I'm not playing stupid, if anything choose your own words more carefully. Especially on a forum where we need to read your thoughts and back and forth conversation is limited. My point that such an opinion can not be crafted in such manner still stands. That and I doubt you actually put effort towards conducting much research and you simply suggested it as a means to justify.
2. Though I do not disagree that the Vita has a more core market currently, casuals also use handheld gaming consoles. The DS is testimony to the success of hanheld casual titles. Hardcore gamers also can purchase casual titles. There is opportunity for either audience to pick up the Vita if the proper software/wow effect presents itself.
3. Yes, my iPod touch. I've considered selling it but my wife still uses it, while I kind of hog the Vita. As I've said I am interested in replacing my phone but I currently pay minimum for phone service and my job isn't a good one to plug my vita in a leave it. (Not an office job)
4. I understand that the 3DS is a cheaper option but the decision to purchase can be influenced by tastes. That and there is no reason that the mid range priced option is the worse choice. The Vita is more capable as a multi tool device than the 3DS and has a more diverse demographic when it comes to games. A tablet is the best multi tool but it's game options are slim and narrow.
Before the PS3 everyone was nice to me :(