Ever since Apple announced in 2009 that it was going to release a tablet in 2010, fanboys have been talking non-stop about the revolutionary specs, potential release date, and of course the name of the product. Apple has been pondering the latter too.

The stylistic computer company has been toying with two names for its first leap into the tablet market, considering both the “iSlate” and the “iPad.” However, one has to truly wonder -- does it actually matter which name it chooses?Continue reading...

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