The rumor mill continues to churn, with an announcement of Windows 8 demoed on new Slate PC’s. It looks like I picked a great year to go to CES! I have plans on going this January, and having a blast! If I could see Windows 8, it will be very well worth it! I’ll definitely keep everyone updated on how this turns out.

According to the New York Times, Balmer will unveil several devices made from Dell, Samsung and several others onstage. Most interesting in the rumors is the information about a new layered interface to the Windows 7platform. The insider states, “people familiar with this device said it will run the Windows 7 operating system when in landscape mode, but will also have a layered interface that will appear when the keyboard is hidden and the device is held in a portrait mode. “