Brand names: Will 'iPad' become generic for tablet?

usatoday.com — Apple is on the verge of doing what few others have: changing the English language. Look at Kleenex, Band-Aids and Xerox.
Ava Marie Meteorologist, WBAL-TV Baltimore @AvaWBAL
Interesting story..."Will iPad Become the Generic Word for Tablet?" t.co/m2SjPtT2
Kim Vatis Reporter, NBC Chicago @nbckimvatis
Will 'iPad' become generic word for tablet? t.co/lRZdNXLz
Steve Silberman Freelance Journalist @stevesilberman
Somehow I doubt this, but: Will iPad become the generic word for tablet? - t.co/M6VJTcnO