Microsoft Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 tablets launched at $449, $899

Microsoft has unveiled Surface Pro2 at $899 and Surface2 at $499 at an event in New York, which will be available in US and other-markets from 22-October. Targeted at professionals who want the full-power of a laptop in a tablet-style device, Pro2 offers a 75% improvement in battery-life. The screen on both new Surface models remains at 10.6 inches.