Future iPad owners are patiently waiting for the yet unreleased device, but if rumors have their way, we could see "minor delays" in production of the much anticipated device.

According to AppleInsider, Taiwanese manufacturers are experiencing delays in getting the devices out the door. Current production rumors estimate only 200,000 to 250,000 devices are currently being produced monthly. However, an industry analyst believes that this is a temporary problem (not relate to the manufacturing process) that should correct itself to production numbers between 800,000 to 1 million in April/May.

We don't yet know Apple's release strategy for the iPad, but if rumors are true, this could mean long waiting lines possibly both online and in-stores -- especially if the release goes like the first generation iPhone launch did.

Another AppleInsider article claims Apple is attempting to join other tablet manufacturers in being a part in the estimated tablet industry shipment of 10.5 million tablet-styled devices. What does this mean for Apple? Well, the Wall Street Journal has estimated that Apple could sell anywhere from 1 million to 5 million iPads, while other analysts are reporting between 600,000 and 700,000.

Only time will tell how the device actually does in terms of sales, but if the iPhone is any comparison, the iPad could turn out to be the tablet device for other companies to try to "beat."