The Microsoft Surface tablets were not a success for the Redmond based company; in fact, the software giant ended up taking a $900 million write off in the second quarter to write-off inventory of Surface RT tablets shortly after knocking as much as 30% off the price of the tablets. But the experience hasn't deterred the company and its CEO from giving the device another chance...Source: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Ballmer-Microsoft-testing-next-gen-Surface-tablet_id45761
