Interesting. I can definitely see why the fractured OS poses a headache for businesses. I hope Google finds a more innovative way to fix this problem other than choosing to operate in a closed OS (unlike Microsoft, who decided to ditch their open platform and are now embracing a closed atmosphere).

Definitely seems like an opportunity for Microsoft to grow. Businesses are where MS shines already. I will be so happy the day I can take my Word/Excel/PP files and seamlessly work on them between my PC and tablet.

I think it is better than failing in the consumer market.

If anything, this article makes it clear that windows phones are failing and that android tablets are failing. 

Microsoft should probably have a lock on businesses soon with their tablets anyway. Phones are kind of still anyones game...

The only reason Google invented Android is because they had to so no other company could take the market and therefore have the power to harm their core business...Advertising. It makes them no money. Burnt earth.

Anyway, where's Slimebeast?

Can't wait to see the financials in January.

yep. Android is a great system and choice of devices, but for businesses that don't want to tailor anything directly iOS is better as its easier to get the same exact experience from the phone and tablet currently. However, as Nexus devices mature and tablet specifics for Android grow, that will become a non-issue.

Most big employers are actually allowing the "bring your own device" mentality however. My job is shifting from focus on Blackberry to iOS as we speak for devices they provide. However, the user can provide their own device (of any smartphone) with the condition they accept certain software being installed and the capability that the company can remote wipe the device at any time.

This is what happened to the Sega Dreamcast. Everyone thought the PS2 was so cool they didn't notice that the Dreamcast was better.

No it's not, I don't have a tablet! I was seriously considering buying a Surface Pro when it releases, but I might just wait until a revision next year. Do you have any specific news to extrapolate on with your comment?

10% interest in your product probably isn't a good sign. Just sayin'.

I want a tablet that can replace my macbook as well, so I've been waiting for hybrids to start coming out.  The Surface Pro is the only one so far, right?