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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release, rumors: Expected to be released in October 2016; To boast upgraded stylus and longer battery

| Feb 18, 2016 05:07 AM EST

Microsoft keenly observed the feedback from its previous releases, and is now all set to launch their Hybrid tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 5 with more sophisticated and newer features.

Microsoft's upcoming Surface Pro 5, a perfect laptop replacement with a radical improvement from its predecessor, is to enter the market by mid 2016. A great number of improved specifications and features added to the Surface Pro 5 are now being rumored online.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 4, which was released in October 2015, only made an average disposal though the company had imagined a good sales rate. Microsoft keenly observed the feedback from its previous releases, and is now all set to launch their Hybrid tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 5 with more sophisticated and newer features.

The Surface Pro 5 is expected to sport a lighter Surface Pen, with an auto charging batteries, which when placed on a dock connected to the tablet will charge automatically. Windows central reported that the battery power is also boosted by the ferromagnetic stylus. The previous version Surface Pro 4 had a larger stylus pen that was very difficult to carry, but the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will have the stylus pen sticking to its surface due to its magnetic make.

The Cubic Lane had also hinted on some newer developments. The great drawback of Surface Pro 4 was its slightly heavier make, which was at 1.76 lbs., but it was stated that the upcoming Surface Pro 5 will weigh lighter when compared to its predecessor. Also, the Microsoft Pro 5 is expected to come with a fingerprint scanner installed on it, rather than embedding a keyboard, just like what the Surface Pro 4 has.

Meanwhile, Tech Radar review said that Microsoft Surface Pro 4 was not able to meet its promised nine hours battery usage, as it lasted only for 5-7 hours; however, the Surface Pro 5 is expected to come with an extended battery life capacity. Complaints on Surface Pro 4's fan noise also arise from users, it is expected that the Surface Pro 5 might address this issues.

Rumored release date of Microsoft Surface Pro 5, according to Release Date Portal, is around October 2016; however, the American tech giant has to officially announce it yet to the public.

Watch Surface Pro 5 concept trailer below:

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