Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, Specs, Price: Top 5 Reasons To Wait For Next Gen Surface Pro

First Posted: Aug 20, 2016 05:56 AM EDT
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It seems with more and more Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs and pricing rumors piling up, the wait for the highly anticipated next gen laptop-tablet hybrid is raising people's excitement level. If rumors are to be believed there are high chances that the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will get a 2017 release. The question which is bothering people is whether or not to wait for the next gen Surface Pro. If you are among those, we recommend you that you must read the entire story.

The upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is rumored to include Intel's latest Kaby Lake processing chip. What's the best thing about the latest Intel chip is that it is expected to double the efficiency of Microsoft next generation Surface Pro tablet as well as improve its performance and battery life, reported PC Tablet. It is to be noted that the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, which was released last year, suffered from poor battery performance and stylus issues which made it quite unpopular among tech enthusiasts. It is expected that this time the software giant will leave no stone unturned to gain back the confidence of its users.

The upcoming Surface Pro tablet is rumored to come preloaded with Windows 10 Professional Redstone 2 operating system. The Windows 10 update, which is still under development, is expected to get released by spring next year with a host of brand-new features and enhancements. The latest and the most anticipated USB Type-C connector is rumored to get featured in Surface Pro 4 successor that will double the speed of data transfer between devices, reported University Herald.

There are also rumors that the upcoming hybrid tablet will be the first-ever gadget in its series to have a 4K Ultra HD display. It is rumored that the laptop-tablet hybrid will get rolled out in 2K and 4K display models. Among other specs, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to feature 16 GB of RAM, a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera and Thunderbolt 3. Talking about the price, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to cost $899 for the Core i5 variant, $999 for the Intel Core i7 variant, and $1,599 for the i7 Extreme variant.

Stay tuned to SWR for more updates on Microsoft Surface pro 5 release date, specs and pricing details.

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