[jslatts]

All this consternation and speculation (and general negativeness) about a completely alpha stage product is why Apple does not show their products (much) before release.

Think about it. Now if you are Microsoft, you have to decide whether your vision is good or if you should "listen" to what the market is telling you and shift your strategy. Glad I don't have to make that decision.

[jannes]

Apple doesn't show their hardware products much before release. With their operating systems it's different. Remember, iOS 5 was announced a few months ago and still isn't released yet.

[nkassis]

They sure are getting a crapload of publicity out of this. I much prefer them talking about it early than to late. If it's really bad ideas at least they can adjust before finalizing win8.