Hi, I agree the Metro UI is what we WP7 backers who want the OS on tablets "see" and "want." But there are a number of OEMs, customers and partners who view Windows as too bulky, cumbersome and pricey. Why not just use your phone OS -- already optimized for smaller devices and touch -- as your tablet OS, like Apple is doing? I agree, it's nice to have a USB port, but is it worth the size/price trade-off? Not convinced.
Also: I am curious why MS has suddenly stopped talking up Embedded Compact tablets. Last summer, they were lumping them in with Windows 7 tablets, calling the whole group "Windows tablets/slates." Maybe with the ARM on Windows port that's coming, they are changing strategies? What do you think?
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