Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and Surface Book 2 release may happen sooner than later since the current tablet-laptop hybrids received generous discounts.
Microsoft offers $100 off the Surface Book with Intel Core i5 processor. Unfortunately, the store does not offer this discount on Intel Core i7 variants. The deal is available in the US until Apr. 9.
Amazon also offers Surface Pro 4 discounts, but only few tablets remain. The Surface Pro 4 with 128 GB storage, 4 GB RAM, and Intel Core M processor is currently being offered for $841.99, while the top end variant with 512 GB storage, 16 GB RAM, and Intel Core i7e is being offered for $1,995.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be ready for a spring launch next year and will be announced alongside Surface Book 2. Another reason for the delay is the release of Windows 10 Redstone 2, which is also pushed back in early 2017.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and Surface Book 2 will come with 4K pixel resolution that will enable users to stream 4K video content on tablet. Surface Pro 5 will have a screen size of 13.3 inches, which is the common spec on most laptops.
Latest whispers claimed that the upcoming laptop-tablet hybrids will be powered of Intel's Skylake chipsets and reinforced by the second update of Windows 10 operating system.
Aside from Skylake processor from Intel and Redstone 2, the devices will reportedly pack an improved battery life, as the Surface Pro 4's battery juice is worth 5 hours and 15 minutes of videos. Microsoft promised 9 hours of playback last time; thus, it may go up to 7 hours of battery life.
The entry-level Surface Pro 5 running on Intel i5 will cost $899, while the laplet powered by i7 will cost $999 and $1,599 for an i7 Extreme. The price will go up based on storage and other features.
However, Microsoft has not announced any official information yet and consumers must wait for the updates.