Not sure if Microsoft is serious, but they want to take on Apple's iPad, which currently is dominating the tablet market. If they are serious, then they need to sort out their OS first, then the Apps, not forget the hardware as well! Having said that ... the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 slate does look sleek and sexy though.

"The coming Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 slate, based on the Intel “Oak Trail” Atom processor, runs Windows 7 Professional. It supports pen-based input, along with touch, and offers an optional smartcard reader for extra security, according to Fujitsu’s press release about the business/enterprise-focused product."

Source: ZDNet