Two weeks ago, Microsoft announced it would be holding a small event in New York City on May 20 focused on its Surface tablet-computer hybrid. The date has arrived, and the live stream is set to kick off at 11 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. PDT).
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The event will host a small audience, with only a limited number of invitations sent to various publications. There's a lot of mystery surrounding what exactly they will show today, but speculation seems to point to the reveal of a Surface Mini device. The live stream can be found here on Microsoft's website.
The expectation of a miniature version of Microsoft's tablet-computer comes from sources claiming the company would begin creating products in the brand using Qualcomm processors rather than Nvidia-made ones. Qualcomm's Snapdragon is popular in top-end smartphones, leading to the educated assumption that a smaller device is in development if those chips are being used.
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It will be a blow to Nvidia if Microsoft is switching to Qualcomm for most uses, as the hardware maker has yet to find a consistent home for its high-end Tegra chips. Microsoft is also expected to reveal an Intel-based device, which would further signal a move away from what it's been working with so far. A Surface Mini would likely run Windows RT, rather than the full desktop-style Windows Pro.
The live stream is about to kick off--stay tuned for coverage of whatever details do emerge from today's event.
