I think this is quite an interesting subject. Technology augmenting visual astronomy. GOTO and even using apps like SkySafari are pretty well accepted uses of technology within visual astronomy. I personally really enjoy all the images that @GavStar gets using night vision. I think that's a good use of technology. The scopes in the link are quite interesting. I know my kids would be fascinated by them.
On the flip side, I wouldn't like to see them used for outreach. It mismanages expectations. If this is your introduction to astronomy then the beginner scope you get afterwards will seem pretty disappointing. As it is, most people's expectations are wildly off reality due to all the amazing Hubble images that fly about on social media. I think outreach is best kept to the traditional scopes that people can get a relatively low cost.
I look at these types of scopes as just another branch of astronomy that give a different experience. Much like binoculars give a different experience to a telescope. These scopes aren't designed to replace traditional scopes but gives a different means of enjoying the cosmos. The costs will come down, that's just the norm for technology, and with that we may see more people enjoying astronomy wouldn't have otherwise. That's no bad thing in my opinion. Having said all that, I don't think I'll be getting one