Microsoft is said to be working on a smaller version of its Surface tablet that could be unveiled as early as next month accoridng to rumours
Microsoft's Surface tablet has barely gotten off the ground and already rumours are appearing that the company is planning a new miniaturised version.
No doubt looking to follow in the footsteps of theApple iPad mini, Ballmer and Co could have an 8-inch version of the tablet ready to show off as early as next month.
The rumour has come from supply chain makers in Taiwan that have been speaking to Digitimes. Apparently, the smaller Surface will boast touch panels from Samsung and Nvidia-developed processors.
In fact, the rumours also extend to a second 10.6-inch Surface that will make an entrance at the same time - with Microsoft reportedly planning an initial combined monthly shipment of one million units.
It's fair to say that we're more than a little sceptical of this claim - Digitimes doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to the tech rumourmill.
However, the flip side of that is the unquestionable success of 7-inch devices like the iPad mini and Google Nexus 7 by Asus. We wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft was considering a slimmed down model - even if a June reveal appears to be a bit soon.
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Source: Digitimes
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