MacWorld registration just opened up (January 5-9!), and today Apple stores started selling the new line of iPods. Greedy Christmas wishers rejoice. Buzz has been circulating about a possible “event” in October, but it seems that Mac tablet talk has taken a backseat. I ain’t givin’ up, though! I still want my MacBook Touch, dammit.

I’m tapping into the community of gambling know-it-alls over at Predictify just to see what the Net addicts who don’t read Apple rumor blogs are thinking. I’m not the betting type because I typically end up losing money when I enter such agreements, but Predictify is the startup of an old friend so I thought I’d give it a try.

The question I posed: Will Apple unveil a Mac tablet this January? Or will it come out later? One day’s cycle and almost 100 votes in, voters are sounding pretty hopeful:

Not sure if I agree with the majority now, especially considering recent “October” hub-bub. If you’re a Mac enthusiast, gamblin’ (wo)man, or blueblooded pedant, hop on over to Predictify and pitch in your two cents.