To me, the following points stand out:

- MS have (finally) realised that user experience is the #1 thing. They're designing Windows 8 Metro for it, and if you take into account the Windows Phone OS, they want to keep the experience as consistent as possible - similar to how the iPhone and iPad are pretty much using the same OS, providing the same user experience.

- Even some people will see it that way, I don't think MS are designing this to be an iPad killer. I see it as replacing the netbook, sub-notebook or even the laptop market. If they fight the tablet market head on, i.e., take on Apple/iPad, MS will be making it very difficult for themselves.

- Therefore, they must price it lower than an iPad with similar spec and storage.

- Another big success factor will be the apps. MS have had a market place for years, even as far back as Windows 95/98 (?), how will that work? Will apps be run from the cloud? I don't mind spending a few bucks if my app can be used on multiple devices.

- A lot of excitement seems to be around the built-in keyboard in the case. If that is the most exciting feature, MS is in trouble.

Other questions I have:
- Will there be 3/4G models?
- Has anyone seen pictures/videos of it being used in Portrait mode?
- Do we really need a stylus?
- Can it play Diablo 3?