Microsoft unveils new Surface tablets

People discuss the Surface 2 tablet computer at its introduction in New York. Microsoft is trying hard to succeed in tablets as personal computer sales are falling. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

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People discuss the Surface 2 tablet computer at its introduction in New York. Microsoft is trying hard to succeed in tablets as personal computer sales are falling. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

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1/10 People discuss the Surface 2 tablet computer at its introduction in New York. Microsoft is trying hard to succeed in tablets as personal computer sales are falling. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

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Panos Panay, corporate vice president of Microsoft, introduces a Surface 2 tablet with an integrated kickstand in New York. Microsoft says the Pro 2 also offers a 75 % improvement in battery life over the previous model. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

2/10 Panos Panay, corporate vice president of Microsoft, introduces a Surface 2 tablet with an integrated kickstand in New York. Microsoft says the Pro 2 also offers a 75 % improvement in battery life over the previous model. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

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Vincent Nguyen, Editor in Chief of SlashGear, wears Google Glass while covering the introduction of the Microsoft Surface 2 in New York. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

3/10 Vincent Nguyen, Editor in Chief of SlashGear, wears Google Glass while covering the introduction of the Microsoft Surface 2 in New York. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

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Panos Panay, corporate vice president of Microsoft, introduces a new Surface tablet in New York. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

4/10 Panos Panay, corporate vice president of Microsoft, introduces a new Surface tablet in New York. Photo: AP/Mark Lennihan

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The Microsoft Surface pro 2 is seen during a news conferece in New York where it was introduced by Microsoft vice president Panos Panay in New York. Photo: AFP / Timothy Clary

5/10 The Microsoft Surface pro 2 is seen during a news conferece in New York where it was introduced by Microsoft vice president Panos Panay in New York. Photo: AFP / Timothy Clary

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A member of the media works on a Surface 2 tablet during the launch of the Microsoft Surface 2 tablets in New York. Photo: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton

6/10 A member of the media works on a Surface 2 tablet during the launch of the Microsoft Surface 2 tablets in New York. Photo: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton

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Panos Panay, Microsoft's VP of Surface, introduces introduces a second generation of Surface tablets in New York City. Photo:AFP/Spencer Platt/Getty Images

7/10 Panos Panay, Microsoft's VP of Surface, introduces introduces a second generation of Surface tablets in New York City. Photo:AFP/Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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Microsoft Vice President Panos Panay, during a news conference to introduce the Microsoft Surface 2 in New York. Photo: AFP / Timothy Clary

8/10 Microsoft Vice President Panos Panay, during a news conference to introduce the Microsoft Surface 2 in New York. Photo: AFP / Timothy Clary

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Microsoft's Surface 2 is seen during the launch of their Surface 2 tablets in New York. Photo: Reuters / Shannon Stapleton

9/10 Microsoft's Surface 2 is seen during the launch of their Surface 2 tablets in New York. Photo: Reuters / Shannon Stapleton

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Panos Panay, Microsoft's VP of Surface, introduces introduces a second generation of Surface tablets in New York City. Photo: AFP/Spencer Platt/Getty Images

10/10 Panos Panay, Microsoft's VP of Surface, introduces introduces a second generation of Surface tablets in New York City. Photo: AFP/Spencer Platt/Getty Images