Thoughtful article by Engadget. Nobody should doubt Microsoft’s ability to port Windows to ARM, but personally I doubt Microsofts business acumen and UI design abilities – if we end-up with either more stylus-based Windows tablet’s or a tablet OS that puts backwards compatibility ahead of user experience, then Microsoft will be in danger of screwing their business permanently.
Then again, they’ve finally made the brave choice with Windows Phone 7 (both regarding backwards compatibility and UI), so maybe there is hope: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/editorial-windows-on-arm-is-a-big-deal-but…Engadget: Windows on ARM is a big deal, but it’s not enough to win at tablets
