A1 v's Amiga?

[nasty]

I'm sorry if this has been asked before, But I am having real issues with trying to understand what the Amigaone has over The Amiga 1200? I've asked afew people some questions like:

Q)Can the A1 play amiga games from floppy?

A)Nope, you need a emulator!

Q)So whdload wont work on its on then?

A)I said nope, emulator!!!

So what does the A1 have over the 1200? what can it do that the amiga can't do? what can't it do that the Amiga 1200 can?

So if some of you guys that have an A1 or just know could you use your wisdom and Fill me in on what the differents between these machines are! Cause the thought I have in my head just now is the A1 is a lower spec of a PC that uses the AmigaOS, I already have a high spec PC so I'm not needing another one which has lower specs to use amiga software, so thats why I'm posting to try and find out whats so good about the A1
 :-)

[nasty]

Well all I can say is thank you guys, You's have managed to explain the A1 to me. So now I can see the point in its creation. But one more question I have about the A1 what is the software support like? I'm guessing the A1 isnt ever gonna be a computer you will buy from your local computer shop! which is a shame, as I dont know anyone with an A1 and it would be nice to try before you buy to see what it does support.  So thank you all again for taking the time to answer my question  :-D