Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs rumors roundup: When will it release?
With the growing popularity of hybrid laptops, there is a lot of anticipation regarding the next installment of the Microsoft device.
It was hinted that the new Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will include many changes to the product line. One of the biggest updates that users are looking forward to is the new operating system it will use. It was stated that the Surface Pro 5 will utilize Windows 10 as well as the Redstone 2.
In addition, it could have the latest NVIDIA graphics card, which will allow the device use of 2K and 4K displays. However, some reports stated that instead of the NVIDIA graphics card, it will use the Polaris GPU from AMD, though these details have yet to be confirmed.
Aside from that, improvement to the Surface Pen are also expected. This has become one of the biggest assets of the product line. Many believe that the new model of the Surface Pro will bring a rechargeable Surface Pen instead of one that uses AAAA batteries. In addition, the Surface Pen could magnetically attach onto the device.
Another new feature of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is its USB Type-C Port, which was not available in previous models of the Microsoft line. With that, the upcoming addition is expected to ease the use and improve the efficiency of the device.
Several changes on the Surface Pro's camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are also said to be included. However, reports indicated that the release of the device will be delayed. This is due to the coming of Intel's Kaby Lake processor. It was stated that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will utilize Intel's newest technology, which will boost its performance.
Nevertheless, there is a lot of hope that people will see the new Microsoft Pro 5 hit the market as early as this October. The device is said to cost around $1000 USD.