Although it's still unknown what exactly Microsoft could unveil at its mystery event in Los Angeles on Monday, a recent poll conducted among Mashable readers indicates many are expecting the company to launch a Microsoft-built tablet.
Rumors have been circulating the web since Microsoft revealed last week that it is making a "major announcement" on Monday. But judging by the results of the poll -- which launched on Friday and has since been answered by about 1,450 readers -- most are anticipating the launch of a Microsoft-branded tablet along with other hardware as well as new software.
About 38% of voters said they are expecting to see a Microsoft Tablet -- which Mashable editor-in-chief Lance Ulanoff is calling the WinPad -- to be unveiled. However, the introduction of tablet hardware could upset Windows's OEM partners.
Meanwhile, about 14% said they are looking forward to the possible introduction of a next-generation entertainment console called the Xbox 720 system. Newly-leaked documents dating back to mid-2010 have surfaced on the web with features including Xbox SmartGlass, Blu-ray support, 3D glasses, cloud-based gaming and an improved Kinect system.
Other top guesses for today's big announcement include an Nokia acquisition (10.3%), a Yammer acquisition (6.7%), Microsoft HDTV (4.4%), a RIM acquisition (6.4%) and new Kinect hardware (2.5%).
Are you surprised by any of these results? What do you think has the best chance of being announced? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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