CEO Michael Dell said Microsoft's OS has better chance than Android in the tablet market.



From InformationWeek:

Microsoft tried to launch the tablet market back in 2005 with Windows XP Tablet Edition, but hardware was bulky and it required a special stylus. Performance was mediocre and the cost gave many people pause. Even though Vista and Windows 7 support the tablet form factor, those platforms don't have meaningful market share in the tablet space.

Windows 8 should change that, though to what extent is anyone's guess. If you've seen Windows Phone 7, Windows 8 is immediately recognizable. Gone is the start menu. Instead, the desktop is covered with live tiles, similar to the home screen of Windows Phone 7. While a lot of effort has gone into making sure this platform will work with traditional laptops and desktop machines, its real strength will be the tablet form factor.

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