With Apple having officially announced their press event for next Thursday, you can bet that the rumor sites are about to switch their speculation into high-gear. Although I am one to take all these rumors with a grain of salt, someone pointed this video out to me today. In it, we see someone navigating around what appears to be a website for Ikea, the Swedish furniture company which is known for it’s style. I have to say that I this little video really got me thinking about the future of a possible tablet from Apple. I have been decrying the need for such a device from day one. “Why would anyone need something like this device. It doesn’t seem to fill any kind of need.”

Now, after some deep thought, I could find many uses for such a device in my home. It would be a great little device for using the internet, much more functional than trying to surf using a iPod touch. My young son would love such a device for watching his shows while we are on vacation (can’t miss Little Einsteins!). My wife could check her email quickly without firing up her computer.

Of course, a lot will depend on what Apple charges for this device. If a tablet comes in around the $600-700 range, I could see people find a lot more justification for buying this device. Charge around $1000… then it becomes a question of “Do I spend a grand on a device that is probably not a full-functioned computer, or spend a little more and get a MacBook Pro”. That’s what you’ll be asking yourself at that price point.

Either way this shakes out next week, you can bet that you and your friends will be talking about this announcement for years to come!