Softpedia cited sources close to Microsoft’s headquarters, and other than the rumored January 29th announcement, there were no additional details concerning this tablet. Could this be a cheeky attempt by Microsoft to rain down on RIM’s parade as the Canadian company prepares to bet the farm on the BlackBerry 10 platform at the launch event which is set to happen this January 30th in New York City? Patience, and plenty of it, will again come into play here. Just how many of you are interested in picking up this particular bad boy when it becomes available?