Windows Phone Thoughts: Ballmer: Windows Phone 7 devices by Christmas?

"We suppose this isn't really news if they do "deliver" by Christmas, after all that is still the Holiday season. But we can't help but wish it was more October-ish? And to throw in a zinger, he also reportedly said this: 'One of our competitors seems a little confused, has come out with two operating systems that I cannot tell the difference between.' Ahem, not sure if he should be throwing stones on such a day as this one, but okay."

Hmm, could it really be that we have to wait until December? Windows Phone 7 needs to be out now. Seven more months is a very long time. I'm sure there are going to be several Android additions by then and of course Apple has their new OS and device in about a month. We're probably going to see many tablet style computers before 2010 is over (none from MS of course). It just seems like Microsoft has jumped on the back of a turtle and doesn't seem to realize the urgency to get something out soon. Do you agree with me? Can Microsoft afford to wait another seven months?