Concept art for an Apple touch-screen Netbook. (Credit: Gizmodo)

Gizmodo published a mock-up of the proposed Apple Macintosh NetBook (the story was picked up by CNET and engadget). I was really close to purchasing a Kindle2 over the past weekend, but in view of rumors of an end of March Apple event I’m keeping my credit card in my wallet. An Apple source said that the story and photo are just a rumor but wouldn’t confirm or deny that something was in the works and has been hinting for some time that Apple has something big… er, small coming but is waiting for the market to be ready. I’m not sure what “ready” means, but I know of several podcasters who are switching to pampers in anticipation of not being able to control themselves when the rumored Apple NetBook drops. Lord help us.