Comment Re:Typical cycle (Score 1) 212
I completely agree. They are late, they've been 2-4 years behind the curve for the last half decade at least. But I don't believe they are beyond saving. With Windows XP support ending many business will be forced to upgrade to Windows 7/8 which should produce a healthy revenue stream for Microsoft. You're right that they need to focus intelligently on do-all mobile device (like the Ubuntu Edge smartphone). Something that allows today's average enterprise worker to dock and work effectively at work, then jump on the train or go to a meeting and be productive all on one device. A failed tablet doesn't spell the end, it took google many years for Android to take off in the tablet space and they're still gaining momentum. If it weren't for how inexpensive android phones were, they'd probably still be playing catchup as well. The Surface came out too late and at too high of a cost to compete in the market space, especially when you consider the lackluster app ecosystem that was backing it. A $600 tablet that has a lower resolution and slower processor than my phone just can't cut it in this market. Here's to hoping round two is more impressive, cause I love good competition.