Need advice on a tablet PC or e reader

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by sevans105

Microsoft just announced a new tablet today...runs windows 8 2usb ports, screen cover has keyboard built in so you can have a keyboard if you want it or leave it behind. Looks pretty cool. No idea on price yet though.

This is the first tablet I've seen that's actually peaked my interest. It runs on Windows 8 so it basically bridges the gap between the tablet and the laptop. My wife has an iPad and it just seems like a big iPhone to me minus the phone. I don't see what all the hype is about.