Being as I started this thread: 69 posts in seven pages (forum default settings). Most of these post probably would have made it into other threads (and been arguably off-topic). I guess this thread is doing what I had hoped it would - relieve some of the off-topic posting in the other threads.

Rant-
I didn't specifically ask anyone to join this thread, so I assume that we are all participating of our own free will.
I believe (if I'm wrong feel free to correct me) that none of the folks from Nokia are in the PR department. I also suspect that none of their job descriptions require them to comment in these forums. Therefore, I *speculate* that they are commenting here of their own free will. I am sure that if they feel any particular thread or the forums in general become too biased against them or Nokia they will quit participating (much to our lose).

I also believe that anyone who owns a current tablet (770, N8x0) is entitled to express any comments (positive or negative) about those devices. I also believe that since they were willing to spend money on a tablet they are entitled to speculate (positive or negative) on the direction (in their opinion) that they see Nokia taking in regards to the tablets. If they purchase a new tablet they are certainly entitled to praise or complain as they see fit. If when the new tablets are available, I choose not to buy one, you won't see me in any threads regarding them, unless my opinion as someone who didn't purchase one is requested.

There is also a certain amount of "unfriendliness"/gruffness/elitism in these forums that in not directed against Nokia. As someone relatively new here, it is a major turn-off, however it is by no means the majority and I tend to shake my head and overlook it.
-end rant

As far as idle speculation goes, as the thread starter, I was trying to be as general as possible. By posting in the fremantle section, my intention was that the speculation would be related to the upcoming devices be it software, hardware, or marketing strategy. If anyone disagrees with this they are free to refrain from participating.

If the powers that be would prefer that this thread end, please close/lock/delete it. I can surely take that hint.