Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has received massive discounts. New reports suggest that the Kaby Lake processors will be ready by December 2016.
The tech company Microsoft is offering a $150 discount on select Surface Pro 4 models. In addition, the software company is providing a free Surface Dock for Surface Pro 4 buyers.
Microsoft Store is currently selling the Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core m3, 128GB storage, 4GB RAM) for $849 ($50 discount). The initial price of the tablet is $899.
The Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core i5, 128GB storage, 4GB RAM) is available for $899 ($100 discount). The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core i5, 256GB storage, 8GB RAM) is now available for $1,199 ($100 discount).
Furthermore, Microsoft Store is offering the Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core i7, 256GB storage, 8GB RAM) for $1,449 ($150 discount).
The Surface Pro 4 (Intel Core i7, 256GB storage, 16GB RAM) is currently available for $1,649 ($150 discount).
According to a report from Guru3D, the first Kaby Lake processors will start shipping by the end of 2016.
According to the leaked Intel roadmap, the 4 + 2 core Kaby Lake S processors will be ready to ship by December 2016 and can begin showing up in January next year. The 2+2 Kaby Lake processors will be ready to ship by the first quarter of 2017. Also, they will be widely available by the Q2 of next year.
Meanwhile, rumors are making the rounds that the Microsoft will launch the Surface Pro 5 in 2017. According to reports, the upcoming tablet will come with Redstone 2 preinstalled. It is expected that the second Redstone update will arrive next year.
There are speculations that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be powered by a seventh generation Intel Kaby Lake processor.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to come in two variants - one model with 2K resolution support and a high-end model that has 4K display capability. In addition, the forthcoming tablet will come with a Surface Pen that will have a wireless charging feature.
Earlier reports suggested that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will come out this year. However, recent reports indicate that the company will wait for the Kaby Lake processor.
Speculations are making the rounds that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will come with a starting price of $850. It is important to note that the software company has not revealed any information about the upcoming Surface Pro 5.