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I haven’t felt genuine excitement about an Apple product introduction since the first iPhone. The expectations are built up tremendously, and yet nobody really has a clue about anything regarding it. When Apple guards a product this closely, and the hype is through the roof, Apple always delivers. Even if you don’t see the point of a tablet (I’m looking at you Dr. Macenstein), the fact of the matter is you will be amazed by it, you will see that it fills a need in your life you didn’t know you had, and you will shell out as much as Apple decides you should, even if monthly charges apply. Disagree with me now, but talk to me in a year or two. Trust me… you’ll surely have one. As for the analysts who say it will be a niche product, or that it will be a bust, simply put you’re wrong. It will appeal to everyone, everywhere, and they’ll sell tens of millions, and you will eat your words. That’s how it works with Apple and these big products… they always deliver.

While speculation can be made as to what exactly Apple will present, it doesn’t truly matter. Personally I think it’s gonna be similar to Mac OS X in terms of the software it runs, but in iPhone format (i.e. iLife, iWork, iChat in touch form), combined with features new to Apple (i.e. print media, textbooks), and some new features that nobody in the industry has tried before (i.e. I don’t know, or it wouldn’t be unique. The applications will be similar to ones offered for the Mac (i.e. Photoshop), but will all be offered in a unique app store (NOT upgraded apps from the iPhone. Why in the world would I want a tablet if that’s the case? I’d just get an iPhone or an iPod Touch).  However, my speculation is useless because I know Apple, and when Apple treats a product like this, they mean business. Prepare yourself for the biggest Apple event since MacWorld 07. My recommendation? Watch it spoiler free from MacRumors. I watched the 07 keynote that way, and it was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever watched… it let’s you truly immerse yourself in the surprise and excitement of the event in a way a live-blog cannot. I only recommend watching it this way for big events… this is one of them. Do it and you’ll be glad you did.

I’ll post my full thoughts about the tablet Wednesday evening after I watch the keynote spoiler free. Until then… GET EXCITED!