The Microsoft Windows 7 Tablet. The name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Last week, Microsoft announced it wants to release a tablet and they seem ready to move heaven and earth to accomplish that goal. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently revealed Microsoft was quickly reinventing their tablet and will compete with Apple and their surprising success with the iPad. Ballmer says the Microsoft Tablet will run Windows 7 and use Intel processors.
While this sounds great, we want feedback from our readers. Would you be compelled to purchase a Tablet running Windows 7? If not, what would need to be added to the form factor to convince you to buy it? Maybe a forward facing camera for video chat? Maybe a larger screen and HDMI out capabilities?
If Windows is going to pull this off and not have their Tablet go the way of the Zune, then Microsoft will need to put out a product that overwhelmingly compels consumers to buy it. People may ultimately decide that the tablet acts too much like a PC and isn’t as “fun” and “simple” as the iPad. The good news for Microsoft is the success of its other competitors. Google has managed to wedge itself into the smart-phone category with its Android Operating System. It would appear it is at least feasible that Microsoft can do the same with their table if they act quickly enough and put out a simple, sexy and affordable tablet.
Let us know what you would like to see in the Microsoft Tablet.
Dave, I came across a very good post this morning which summarizes some of the problems Microsoft will face if it tries to put Windows 7 on a tablet
http://tips.vlaurie.com/2010/08/windows-is-a-millstone-around-consumers-necks/
Worth a read.
I suspect that any future tablet release by Microsoft will be as well thought out and friendly to use as Windows 7 and Windows Phone 7 is. Also, due to the technological advancements in processor power and battery life we can expect tablets to exceed expectations as compared to what earlier, not so successful versions of the Windows tablet were capable of.
Great post! I think I will get one also, if I get it for a low price. Tablets represent a fourth form factor for consumer computing. After desktops, laptops, and netbooks, “” Not really tables were the third form factor way before. Microsoft surface can replace our traditional living room table into computing table! Sounds cool.
To get the best the new Windows 7 you need to know what to do to keep your computer in peak running condition WITHOUT calling an expensive ‘expert’. No need to fix computer .”
Great post! I think I will get one also, if I get it for a low price. Tablets represent a fourth form factor for consumer computing. After desktops, laptops, and netbooks, “” Not really tables were the third form factor way before. Microsoft surface can replace our traditional living room table into computing table! Sounds cool.