Microsoft Monday

Today is Friday and on Monday Microsoft is announcing something.  No one knows for sure, but lots of people have guesses.  My guess is a bit different from others, and this is where you will read my prediction.  If I am right, then everyone else is wrong and I'm a genius.  If I'm wrong, then oh well. 

My prediction is based on this picture.

Now, as we look at this lineup, we know most of what Microsoft will be doing in relation to each of these.  The TV will be handled by XBox, and when we move to the other end of the lineup, we know that the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet will definitely be handled by Windows 8.  The Slate in the middle might be handled by Windows 8, or its sister, Windows RT.  We know that the Smartphone is handled by Windows Phone, now 7 and sometime soon Windows Phone 8. 

Now, the entire lineup is dealt with...all except one, the Reader.  Now, I find it important to note the orientation of the screens.  The Slate is in landscape orientation, which is the orientation of both Windows 8 and RT.  The Reader on the other hand is in portrait orientation.  The question of orientation is an important one, because Windows RT is landscape orientation, but Windows Phone is portrait orientation. 

And, that brings me to my prediction. 

I think that Microsoft will announce a new OS for smaller tablets, which they might refer to as Microsoft Reader 7 or more likely 8.  I think that Microsoft Reader will be based on the Windows Phone interface.  It makes a lot more sense than Windows RT. 

Well, that is my prediction, which goes against every other prediction out there.  That probably means I am wrong, but if not, then I am a genius.