That&#x27;s Microsoft&#x27;s general new-product market strategy. 
1. See a potential game-changer in the marketplace.
2. Announce new product that would compete. (&quot;Real soon now&quot;)
3. ?? (bring sub-par product to market, eventually)
4. Watch as the non-early adopters patiently wait for Microsoft product to arrive and competitor&#x27;s potential market disappear.<p>Why do you think it took so long for decent tablets to get to market?
A: &quot;Pen windows&quot;