Just throw WP7 onto a tablet. Boom. Done. It has a following of people, apps, and a very attractive UI that could be tweaked for a bigger screen. (Here is a great example: Metro UI . If Microsoft really needs an iPad competitor (I don't think they do. I think tablet PC's work just fine.), there you go.
I lied. They do. Apple needs a competitor to get its sad looking iPad into the game. There is no reason why it has to be missing basic hardware even the most tiniest of laptops have. And give it support for the Mac platform to really get under their skin.
But, in typical Ballmer fashion, they're beating around the bush. I really wish someone would rip him out of there and replace him with someone who has a clue. Sorry for being so succinct.
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