New Gadget 2011

Microsoft seems to be applying strict hardware norms it placed in original Windows Phone 7 gadgets to its forthcoming Windows 8 Operating System. Here is the list of Windows 8 tablet hardware requirements.
Hardware buttons: Power, Rotation lock, Windows key, Volume up, Volume down.Screen Touch points: 5.

• Display: Minimum of 1366 x 768 pixel resolution at depth of 32 bits.
•  Storage: Must have at least 10GB free space offered for the user.
• NFC: Must have �touch marks� for indicating where to tap.
•  GPU: Direct3D 10 GPU with WDDM 1.2 driver.
•  Camera: Capable of shooting 720p videos or better.
•  Sensors: Light Sensor, Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Gyroscope.
•  Others: WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Speakers.

These requirements show Microsoft�s commitment in avoiding fragmentation amongst its peripherals to have universal experience amongst all users. Of course, it may also mean that Windows 8 PCs will be expensive than Android tablets due to required �extra stuff�.