Microsoft is preparing a 7-inch tablet Surface?

According to the newspaper Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is going to extend the series of plates Surface 7-inch model. Recall at this point series includes 10.6-inch tablet running Windows 8 (different versions). Previously, Microsoft was not planning to release a 7-inch tablet, but now, according to the source, still decided to create such a model, such as compact tablets were quite popular. Thus, the 7-inch tablet to compete Microsoft Surface, for example, and iPad mini Google Nexus 7. However, nothing is known about what features will be in the new device, and when exactly it will be available. Reported only that the new tablet could start producing by the end of this year. It is hoped that the 7-inch model will be cheaper than the current representatives of the line Surface.