"We need to build computers for the masses, not the classes". Jack Tramiel
Therefore the criticism for the X1000 is warranted. What were the designers of the X1000 thinking when they were building this product. Lets build a computer that only a handful of users can afford.
The original Commodore-Amiga (1000) retailed at US$1,295 adjusted to 2013 levels that would be US$2,446. Cheaper than the X1000.
At least the Amiga 1000 was fully functioning at the time of release apart from a buggy kickstart. The original Amiga offered innovation and specifications that was unmatched by rivals at the time of release.
Although Tramiel had left Commodore by the time Amiga was marketed his business principles were still followed by management in the form of the A500, A600, A1200 models.
The X1000 lacks no influence to the Amiga 1000. The case is not A1000 inspired (no keyboard garage), it is overpriced (as mentioned above) and lacks anything remotely custom apart from Xorro - unlike the A1000 which featured custom video and audio chips.
What is more insulting (or stupid) is they moving to their next high spec model X2000 without addressing the problems that plagued the X1000 - high cost and lack of Amiga OS 4 compatibility.
E-on needs to address both if they wish to be feasible in the future. A X1000CR (cost reduced) model would be welcomed by many Amiga users if they could get the performance and price balance right.