Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, Specs, Price: Is October Launch Really Happening?

Tech enthusiasts were expecting Microsoft to announce something about the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro 5 at the IFA 2016 Berlin event, but, the same did not happen. Now, rumors are that Microsoft has set an October release date for the Surface Pro 5 to compete with Apple's Macbook Pro 2016. The next gen Macbook Pro is also expected to get unveiled in October.

The reason why Surface Pro fans are eagerly awaiting for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 reason is the host of impressive specs and features which are expected to come preloaded in the next gen laptop/tablet hybrid. Previous reports suggested that Microsoft was delaying Surface Pro 5 release due to Intel's latest Kaby Lake processing chip, reported VineReport. It is to be noted that Intel has already announced the 7th generation Core processor and started shipping the new gen chips to device makers. So, there are chances that the Redmond might unveil Surface Pro 5 this year. It is believed that use of Intel's latest Kaby Lake chip will double the efficiency of Microsoft next generation Surface Pro tablet.

The upcoming Microsoft hybrid laptop is expected to come preloaded with Windows 10 Professional Redstone 2 operating system. Notably, the first preview of Windows 10 Redstone 2 update has already been rolled out to insiders since early August. Among other specs, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to feature a 4K Ultra HD display, AMD or Nvidia Pascal GPU, 16 GB of RAM, a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a Surface Pen and Thunderbolt 3. It is rumored that the laptop-tablet hybrid will get rolled out in 2K and 4K display models.

As far as price of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is concerned, the laptop is expected to cost $899 for the base model and $1,599 for the high end model. Readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt as nothing has been officially announced by the makers yet.

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