Inasmuch as there is a market there [manufactures like Gateway] can develop substantially, I think education is it. I'd call it the biggest niche.
The concept is that they give you (only) what you want. The old days of tinkering with your PC is drawing to a close, and what you get is pretty good.
The tablet PC is a generally good idea, and Microsoft is especially motivated to have a success in this form factor.
Rather than becoming a general-purpose computing platform, tablets will settle in as a long-term niche product.
I think one of the key features is the ability to get on the Windows network. That means you're not penalized any more for bringing a Mac into that environment. With Office, you'll even get compatibility at the document level.
People talk about the possible reduction of choice. I don't see it that way.
You have to ask the child about the red flags. Do you really need an Alienware (gaming) laptop? Do you really need a Webcam? Do you really need a TV tuner?
I do know that they had people working through Christmas and staying up late.
It is certainly the most exciting introduction of software that Apple has made in a long time.
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