Microsoft Surface 2 launch date was hinted by the tech giant when it sent out a Sept. 23 invitation to the press. But according to Phonesreview.co.uk, with the invitation, the Microsoft Surface 2 launch date has officially been made public. The Redmond tech giant is not expected to launch anything else other than the tablet and Windows 8.1.

Phonesreview.Co.UK stated that the biggest speculations point to a total overhaul in hardware to put in more powerful processers backed by 8GB of RAM. It is expected to run the new Windows 8.1. Other speculations include Full HD display designed to look pretty much like the 2 predecessors.

After the launch of the first two Microsoft tablet PCs, there were no extraordinary applauses from both reviewers and consumers. Their sales barely crossed breakeven.

According to Phonesreview.co.uk, the company will be holding the press event in New York City. The event set to begin at 1030am New York time might very well mark the end of the Microsoft Surface Pro as well as the Surface RT that did not do well with consumers. They both ran on a version of Windows 8 that had been stripped down to reduce spec requirements.

With all this said and done, Phonesreview.co.uk continues on to state that Microsoft is counting on the Microsoft Surface 2 to help make up for the loss dealt from the unsold Surface RT.