Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, News & Update: 2 In 1 With Kaby Lake, Surface Dial, Other Specs & Features [Video]
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is one of the most anticipated devices, and it is finally coming this April. Reports are backed by the possible launch of Apple's iPad Pro in early or late April this year. Microsoft has earlier announced the release of latest updates for Windows 10 in the first quarter of 2017 and the Surface Pro 5 is going to feature the same.
Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 4 in October 2015, so October 2016 looks like the most feasible release date for the latest model. However, at its October Windows event, the new Surface hardware was just limited to the Surface Book i7 and the Surface Studio. So, everyone is expecting the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 in 2017 for starters.
The latest leak is coming from a Chinese site DigiTimes that claims that Microsoft has given the manufacturing contract for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 to Pegatron, which also makes the Surface Studio. The report also reveals that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will have a 4K display, a stylus which recharges wirelessly and will launch in Q1 2017.
Forbes is expected to see some major changes made to the Surface Pen, and the said accessory would anchor the 'what's exciting and new' part of the presentation. A switch to a rechargeable model does makes sense, and if it was to incorporate wireless charging that would kick in whenever it was attached to the Microsoft Surface Pro 5's body that would be an graceful solution that promotes innovation.
Other expected specs and features for Microsoft Surface Pro 5 includes USB-C port, Core i7 7700 HQ CPU, 4K Display, eSIM Support, 3840 pixels of screen resolution with 3D touch, pressure sensitive display features etc. Some experts also believe that the Intel's new Kaby Lake Processor for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 instead of core i7 7700 HQ CPU.
Microsoft's recently launched Microsoft Surface Dial along with company's new all-in-1 desktop computer Microsoft Surface Studio will also come in the latest Microsoft Surface Pro 5. It is also presumed by the tech experts that Surface Pro 5 may come in different variants on the basis of storage capacities.
The Redmond-based company is planning to launch Microsoft Surface Pro 5 with a very lightweight aluminium body, which may have a gigantic 16 GB RAM, Stylus pen and more such advanced features and innovative upgrades. The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is soon going to be released for much-excited customers worldwide.
