In the past year, Microsoft released a compact tablet Surface Mini with the operating system Windows 8.1 (RT), although it existed in the form of prototypes . Equally important event in the life of fans Microsoft Windows was the decision to exempt from licensing fees manufacturers of mobile devices with screens up to 9 inches, inclusive. In addition, the initiative to market the larger notebooks with Windows costing $ 199-249 has every chance of success.
Chinese sources claim that Microsoft is already preparing for the announcement of tablet Surface fourth generation, which will be released in 2015. Larger models with screens 13-14 inches will be equipped with a processor Core M Broadwell and generation operating system Windows 10.
Surface tablet fourth generation of more compact dimensions will have to compete with products running Android and iOS, its size is limited to eight inches diagonally. Until now, Microsoft is afraid of competition in this market segment, as it is saturated with more affordable offerings.