[disgruntledphd2]

I agree with you (and I use Linux, and have recently converted my girlfriend). I saw a really interesting device in a shop over the weekend. flatscreen touch TV's running Windows. Now currently, they are running Win7, but Win8 will be a hit in that market. I don't know how big that market will end up being (they were too expensive for my taste), but if people are economising and purchasing a combined tv computer, then Win8 could do really well there. I do agree that the next four years will be fun to watch.

[moheeb]

These will be huge and everywhere in a few years. Most tech folks seem shortsighted in this regard. Nearly every time touchscreen monitors are brought up I hear the 'gorilla arms' excuse.

These types of setups are perfect for the living room. With more advanced Kinect-like devices it will not even be necessary to touch the screen anymore.

Windows 8 on a large touch screen in the living room is perfect. Small keyboard and mouse available when necessary for work, but most interaction is done via a remote or the screen itself.