Note how we don’t even think there’s a possibility the device doesn’t exist

Dec 10, 2009 12:00 GMT  ·  By
An artist’s conception of Apple’s innovating tablet computer, rumored to arrive in the first quarter of 2010
   An artist’s conception of Apple’s innovating tablet computer, rumored to arrive in the first quarter of 2010

Without a doubt, Apple will (sooner or later) answer the huge demand for a tablet device capable of playing high-definition content, able to browse the Internet, and offer useful applications on the go. Or so we think. If not Apple, then who, right? We figured you’d agree. That’s why we decided to skip speculation as to whether or not the device is coming, and moved on to the next best thing: what’s it going to be called?

Pretty much everyone having the smallest connection with Apple and its products has, at least once, speculated on the tablet subject. It’s obvious to us that Apple sees the huge demand and will do everything in its power to plug this hole, so to speak. And yes, it’s a gap that Apple’s very fanbase has created between the iPod touch and the MacBook. After all, it’s them the company is trying to appeal to.

Over the course of this year, we’ve seen more Apple tablet rumors than reports on AH1N1 (swine flu). Basically, every analyst tracking Apple’s moves has predicted that the company will deliver an over-sized iPod touch sometime in 2010. Calling it the “iPad,” “iTablet,” or simply going for the “tablet device” dubbing, most of them think Apple is gearing up to ship this thing. They’re probably not even close on these names – for all we know, Apple could dub it “iSlab,” just to honor its “think different” motto – but clearly there’s a surprise to be had in the product’s name too. Review image This is probably the most widely accepted view of Apple’s forthcoming “iTablet.” Most Apple device owners agree that, if the product does emerge in this form, it will most likely run an advanced version of the iPhone OS, or a hybrid operating system, borrowing key elements from Mac OS X and the iPhone software. Credits: ZDNet

Those who don’t think Apple is rolling out this elusive tablet computer, or media device (or whatever) are more than welcome to share their own arguments. As for those of you who’ve already boarded the iTablet train, use the comments to tell us what you think Apple is going to name the product. An argument would also be appropriate, for that matter.