[USNBandit]

Interesting that the price point comes in near the iPad instead of trying to split the difference between the iPad and the Kindle.

I think as long as it functions a lot of people will try going this way to achieve more compatibility with their PC.

[Crimson Elephant]

For all their missteps, I think MSFT realizes they need to make some profit on the device themselves, like Apple, rather than going on a race to the bottom. So selling fewer at a profit is better than selling many for no profit.

If it gains traction, it will mesh with enterprise and possibly give them an entry to schools.