There’s been almost too much examination of Microsoft’s Surface tablets and Windows Phone 8 this week, and most of it has been looking at entirely the wrong stuff – the technology, compatibilities, features, functions and price of both.

The Surface and WinPhone8 unveilings really signify massive strategic changes for Microsoft, with cascading impacts for its partners and customers. I’ve just published a Strategic Perspective for Saugatuck research clients that looks at the real reasons why Microsoft is making these moves, how they change what Microsoft is, and what the market effects will be.