Microsoft Hints at Surface Mini's May Debut in New Invitation

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Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 is introduced, Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 in New York.

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By Karissa Bell2014-05-06 01:33:46 UTC

It looks like Microsoft may be unveiling its long-rumored Surface Mini later this month.

The company sent invitations for a "small gathering," which will be hosted by Microsoft's Surface team in New York, to Mashable and other media outlets Monday.

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While it's not yet confirmed exactly what will be revealed at the May 20, event, Microsoft has been rumored to be working on a smaller tablet for over a year, with speculation ramping up in recent weeks.

Reported photos of Surface Mini cases were posted on Amazon last month by a wholesaler, according to ZDNet. The date of availability was listed as May 18.

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