Techcrunch has a new iPod rumor in the market. According to this rumor, in the fall of 2009, a 9 inch or 7 inch iPod Touch will be released. There has been no evidence provided to back up these rumors from Techcrunch. However, they say this information has come from 3 independent sources who are close to Apple. One of the sources has even seen and handled prototypes, they claim.

Tablet Mac rumors have abounded since 2002 and this model – iPod Venti would fulfil the wishes of these rumor spreaders. In November 2002 eWeek said that prototype Mac tablets were making rounds among some developers. Engadget said in May 2005, that Apples secret plans for a tablet PC were revealed.

Since then a number of “sources” have spread rumors of a tablet PC. Bets have been made on it. The fact that this one is not a rumor like the previous times a tablet PC has been rumored have come out. Little birdies have spoken. And people have listened. But you can only believe these rumors when you actually hold the tablet Mac in your hands.

Or you might as well ask the tooth fairy or Santa Claus to give you one.