Apple Beats MSFT

CNN anchors used their Microsoft Surface tablets during election night coverage, but only to prop up their iPads.

The cable news channel had the Surface tablets prominently displayed in front of each anchor and panelist on during Wednesday night's telecast, but many preferred the more ubiquitous Apple tablet.

This is the latest in a number of setbacks Microsoft has had in trying to gain traction in the Apple-dominated tablet market.

As seen from the main camera angle, CNN on-air talent appeared to be happily tapping away on their shiny new Surface tablets.

But the jig was soon up when different camera angles were used.

Chief White House correspondent Jake Tapper was most notably seen pecking away on his iPad, stashed behind a Surface, while other panelists talked on-camera.

Other members at the CNN desk were seen with iPads, but only Tapper was caught actively using it.