It is convenient. As for the book orientation for 3DS, have you played Brain Age? Even if this particular application doesn't interest you, the avenue is there, and we are talking about creative freedom after all. Imho a 2-page foldable device is more suited for book-like learning activities than a Vita, by design.

Regarding the disparity between both screens: The disparity between the 2 screens came as an upgrade from the DS top screen though. Initially these two were the same size. If the 3DS one has more viewing range, it doesn't reduce from the DS experience (which Brain Age was on), especially when devs can set the display area to be the same size as the right page.

You may not like the kid icarus style of input, but some younger kids might find it more approachable, using a tool they've been accustomed to using in less intense session (like calligraphy, drawing). It creates a bridge between the game and the gamer imho. This is something devs can work from and gives them more freedom. As for 2 analogs, the CCPro exists and devs can use it, so the 3DS doesn't lose on that front. Discuss consumerist convenience all you want, from a creative freedom standpoint the two are equal for dual analog.

not enough people point it out because very few people think like that. And LOL to whoever will get offended. The Vita is more powerful than 3ds, fact.  If someone gets mad when that is brought up, then they need to go outside find a life and prioritize. I have 3ds and im not offended. Whether that makes one better than the other, all up to the person.

I'm not saying people will get offended about the Vita being more powerful, but power doesn't mean "better" in all cases.  It's also rude to be like "You have a 3DS?  The Vita is better."  I would rather people respected the consoles each person owns rather than try to make theirs the best.  

Vitas analogs are really uncomfortable imo, very hard to handle, they made a big mistake there... the whole system has a mediocre design imo

This holiday the 3ds and 3ds XL.. will sky rock.. and i bet, that 3ds (and wii u) will top every region from that point..
At least until next box/ps comes. then we will see..

because western gamers are stupid and snobs

Because the DS is still an adequate handheld system. Who needs better visuals? Games are cheap and plenty.

The Wii U being a chart-topper this holiday is unlikely, for production reasons if nothing else.

1) I really just think the market has shrunk considerably. I think a somewhat significant portion of the market is satisfied with playing games on cell phones. The DS market was filled to the brim w/ "casuals" who have no allegiance to products or companies (other than peer pressure) and once becoming aware of the ability to download cheap software similar in quality to casual DS experiences were ready to jump ship.

2) There is also the fact that there is a large stigma when it comes to teens or adults who play portable devices instead of cell phone games in which they are seen as childish (ludicrously hypocritical when you consider the games played on a portable device are many times much more "core" and mature than the casual games many typically play on their cell phones. I was once laughed at, while playing Mercenaries 3D, for playing my 3DS by a family member who then returned to playing Angry Birds). Most would liken this to the stigma against adults who play consoles, but I would argue that this is a much stronger pressure for teens and children, the primary consumers for the 3DS.

you never herd of the edit button?

ANYWAY...

I seriously think part the problem is that it is Nintendo and people were hoping Vita woudl smash it.