Apple rumor blog subscribers are all in a tizzy over recent MacBook Touch buzz. I, like most of the world, don’t know shit about what’s going on in Apple’s R&D. But in May MacLife came up with some pretty snazzy digital illustrations of the concepts that could be. They’re really fun to look at, and would surely be really cool toys to own.

Wouldn’t a Mac tablet be sweet? (What the Hell is up with that MacBook Air, anyway?) After the jump, MacLife’s eight reasons why such a dream may someday become a reality.

If you like looking at the concept designs of consumer goods, check out Core77′s video of Michael DiTullo’s iSomething sketch. DiTullo is the Design Director at Converse (Although, really, what could you possibly design for Converse? A slightly more tilted star? That was rude. I’m sorry.) and moves his paper around when he sketches! Insanity.

It’s always fun to see time lapses of creative minds at work. I especially like how DiTullo added reflection to his iSomething. Check it out! (I’d embed it here but WordPress is racist against Flash. Kidding again!)The Apple Tablet Mac: 8 Reasons It’s Gonna Happen

8. Macs already recognize handwriting, people.

7. The multi-touch feature (as in the iPhone) is darn near perfect.

6. Mice and trackpads are SO last century.

5. Write-on displays are ready for prime time.

4. The Apple laptop line is looking lackluster.

3. Apple loves “borrowing” other company’s ideas.

2. The time is ripe for another revolutionary Apple device.

1. Apple has the patents.