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Microsoft unveils 'Surface' tablet

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST
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Software giant Microsoft unveiled its first tablet computer, Surface, in a major hardware launch clearly designed to take on long-term rival Apple's market-ruling iPad. Check out the pics of the launch. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST

Software giant Microsoft unveiled its first tablet computer, Surface, in a major hardware launch clearly designed to take on long-term rival Apple's market-ruling iPad. Check out the pics of the launch.

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Microsoft's Executive Officer Steve Ballmer introduces Microsoft's new tablet surface during the press conference in Milky Studios on June 18, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP Photo/Joe Klamar expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Microsoft's Executive Officer Steve Ballmer introduces Microsoft's new tablet surface during the press conference in Milky Studios on June 18, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP Photo/Joe Klamar

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Microsoft's introduces Microsoft's new tablet surface during the press conference in Milky Studios on June 18, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP Photo/Joe Klamar expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Microsoft's introduces Microsoft's new tablet surface during the press conference in Milky Studios on June 18, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP Photo/Joe Klamar

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer attends a news conference to announce the new tablet Surface at Milk Studios on June 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The new Surface tablet utilizes a 10.6 inch screen with a cover that contains a full multitouch keyboard. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer attends a news conference to announce the new tablet Surface at Milk Studios on June 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The new Surface tablet utilizes a 10.6 inch screen with a cover that contains a full multitouch keyboard. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks during a news conference to announce the new tablet Surface at Milk Studios on June 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks during a news conference to announce the new tablet Surface at Milk Studios on June 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

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The Microsoft tablet Surface with Touch Type is unveiled during a news conference at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, California. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Microsoft tablet Surface with Touch Type is unveiled during a news conference at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, California. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

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Microsoft representatives (R) show the new Surface tablet computer to members of the media as it is unveiled by Microsoft in Los Angeles, California. Reuters/David McNew expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Microsoft representatives (R) show the new Surface tablet computer to members of the media as it is unveiled by Microsoft in Los Angeles, California. Reuters/David McNew

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The Microsoft tablet Surface is unveiled during a news conference. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST

The Microsoft tablet Surface is unveiled during a news conference. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

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A Microsoft representative (L) hands the new Surface to a member of the press as it is unveiled by Microsoft. Reuters/David McNew expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Microsoft representative (L) hands the new Surface to a member of the press as it is unveiled by Microsoft. Reuters/David McNew

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The new Surface tablet utilizes a 10.6 inch screen with a cover that contains a full multitouch keyboard. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST

The new Surface tablet utilizes a 10.6 inch screen with a cover that contains a full multitouch keyboard. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

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The Microsoft tablet Surface is unveiled during a news conference at Milk Studios on June 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST

The Microsoft tablet Surface is unveiled during a news conference at Milk Studios on June 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian

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Microsoft Corp introduced its own line of tablet computers on Monday at a media event in Los Angeles, marking a major strategic shift for the software giant as it struggles to compete with Apple Inc and re-invent its aging Windows franchise. Reuters/David McNew expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 19, 2012 01:07 pm IST

Microsoft Corp introduced its own line of tablet computers on Monday at a media event in Los Angeles, marking a major strategic shift for the software giant as it struggles to compete with Apple Inc and re-invent its aging Windows franchise. Reuters/David McNew

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