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Apple iPad May Not Be That Great a Name

Apple iPad May Not Be That Great a Name

Posted January 19, 2010 at 4:48pm by
Recent evidence suggests that Apple may be looking to name its new tablet the "iPad".

Besides sounding and looking very similar to iPod, the name will have to overcome its history as a Mad TV skit.


Take a look at this 2006 clip...


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Kyle Flanagan
Kyle Flanagan - January 19, 2010 at 10:41pm
Hey, this is way too much first thing in the morning. I actually banged my head on my desk when I burst out laughing!
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