Mike Wendland, a technology writer for the
Detroit Free Press recently covered a
surprise visit by Bill Gates to the University of Michigan. Wendland, a Tablet PC user, had a chance to speak with Bill about the future of the Tablet PC, which has been rather slow to take off, and here's what Gates said:
"Most people still don't think the tablet will pay off, but I'm staking my reputation on it in a very big way."
In another
article posted today, Wendland talks more about the Tablet PC platform, which he's pretty bullish about when you consider the title of his article:
Microsoft has a winner with Tablet PC operating system.
Is the Tablet PC a winner, or will it remain a niche product? Will Apple make a Mac tablet that appeals to mass markets when the time is right, accomplishing something that Microsoft and its OEMs have struggled with? Does a tablet device make a good e-book, e-newspaper and e-magazine reading device? Please add your thoughts to the discussion thread.
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jkontherun]