Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, Specs, Latest News: Release Confirmed For October 2016 Or 2017?
Gadget freaks are quite eagerly awaiting for Microsoft Surface Pro 5 to get an official release date. While, Microsoft has remained tight-lipped about the highly anticipated Surface Pro 5 specs, features and price details, there are conflicting reports about the next gen laptop's release.
Some reports claim that the Surface Pro device will get unveiled in October this year and roll out will happen in 2017. However, there are several others which suggest that the laptop-tablet hybrid announcement will not be made before 2017. It is to be noted that Microsoft is currently offering Surface Pro 4, which retails for $999, at a discounted price of $849. Usually, tech giants offer price cuts when new device iterations are all set for launch. In this case, the device in question is the Microsoft Surface Pro 5. The Redmond is yet to confirm the floating rumors.
As far as Microsoft Surface Pro 5 specs are concerned, the next gen laptop-tablet hybrid is expected to come with some impeccable hardware configuration and features, even better than its predecessor, Surface Pro 4. The upcoming device is rumored to pack Intel's latest Kaby Lake processor which is believed to double the laptop's efficiency.
Among other specs, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to get a 4K Ultra HD display, AMD or Nvidia Pascal GPU, Windows 10 Professional Redstone 2 operating system, 16 GB of RAM, a Surface Pen, a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera and Thunderbolt 3. It is reported that the Surface Pen stylus might bundle with a rechargeable battery unit onboard. The hybrid laptop is expected to be made available in 2K and 4K display models.
Reports are that the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5 might not be pocket-friendly at all and come with a hefty price tag. The base model is expected to cost around $899, while, the high-end model might cost buyers a whopping $1,599.
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