Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release is imminent as Surface Pro 3 has received huge discounts.
Presently, the retailer eBay is offering Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (Intel Core i5, 128GB) for just $779.99. The original price of the tablet is $999. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 runs on Windows 8.1 Pro out of the box.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 sports a 12-inch ClearType screen with a resolution of 2,160 x 1,440 pixels. The display is encased in a magnesium frame.
Furthermore, the tablet has 4 GB of RAM configuration and supports standard connectivity options such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In addition, the Microsoft device supports ports such as charging port, a cover port, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort and headphone jack.
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 has 128GB storage space and carries a microSD slot. It features a 36-watt battery cell that can offer 9 hours of battery charge. The device has microphones at the back and the front.
According to the latest reports, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be released in June this year. There are speculations that the Surface Pro 5 specs will include the Kaby Lake processor.
It is believed that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will have the microSD card slot, USB C port and audio jack. Furthermore, according to reports, the upcoming tablet will have rechargeable Surface Pen and will carry a mini displayport for video. Rumors are doing the rounds that the new device will carry a price tag that begins at $899.
However, according to a CNET report, people will not be able to see the tablet till 2017 due to development issues.
Several reports suggest that the delay of Windows 10 update could play a big role in the release of Microsoft Surface Pro 5. Rumors are also doing the rounds that the software giant Microsoft is waiting for Intel to wrap up the development of its newest processor, the Kaby Lake.
Meanwhile, Cupertino-based Apple is expected to release MacBook Pro 2016 this June. Rumors are also doing the rounds that the software company will release MacBook Air (2016) this year.