The Apple tablet iSlate is 'iPhone on steroids', 'out of control'

You can expect the number of stories about the comprehensively described but technically unofficial Apple iSlate to increase exponentially in the weeks and days leading up to the presumed date of its announcement, January 27th.

Here's one now.

A source speaking to Boy Genius Report has revealed some features of the iSlate. Apparently, it's going to run on the iPhone kernel, is powered by a very fast ARM CPU, and it has the internal model number of K48AP.

Also included are some highly quotable remarks from the unnamed source. Not only is it an 'iPhone on steroids,' but the multi-touch gestures that form its UI - said elsewhere to have a 'steep learning curve' - are purportedly 'out of control'.

I can't say I'm surprised. If American film and television has taught me anything, it's that nothing can simultaneously be on steroids and in control.