A nice overall review of Tablets past and possible future. I wasn't aware of the Microsoft part of the equation.

http://www.ars1.com/SpotlightSingle.asp?SpotID=196

"Although tablet form factors have been available for years, we are at a turning point for the market which will give us a good idea if these are, in fact, the next big thing. Consumers want the functionality of handhelds and notebooks combined, but they are not willing to pay an excessive price premium for the technology."

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