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It seems that the question would be, will this happen? and if so, would it be a smart move on Apples part?

I can't say that it will happen, but it would be a decent move on Apples part. They don't make much margin on the main device (weather large or small) the money is in the periphels. So more units out there would increase the likleyhood of the $ making extras.

PLUS it could save face for the touchscreen miss.