I wouldn't think that Microsoft is planning them to be the future.
Lol Tutrie. I suggest you keep up with tech news
A) Microsoft develops tablet-centric OS
B) IBM gets out of computer business
C) Something like 60% of users reported replacing their laptops with tablets
I'm sorry, but tablets are much more than a techy trend, they are (unfortunately), the future. Portability, weight, and aesthetics are taking a huge part of computer R&D, because people want slimline, powerful tablets that can replace their desktop computer.