A new report makes a number of claims regarding the long rumored Surface Mini. _It is believed Microsoft is working on a smaller version of the Surface 2 tablet, around ~8 inches and likely to be based on the Qualcomm chipset. New information believes the device will be marketed a “consumption-class” device that is also ideal for note taking. _As with the current Surface 2, the Surface Mini is expected to ship with Office. _The Surface Mini will also support an an active digitizer and theoretically could support a Wacom digitizer with the correct drivers. _It may be a pen/stylus similar to that found on the Surface Pro devices. _ Problems with the current supply chain, in keeping up with demand to produce current Surfaces in the market, was one reason the Surface Mini was not launched last fall. _The exact price and launch date is still unknown. _It is believed the tablet will launch mid to late 2014 at a price point near the Surface 2. Source: Neowin _...

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