Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date set June as Surface Pro 4 receives a price cut of $150 (Photo : YouTube/CTNtechnology News)
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 successor - Surface Pro 5 - is said to hit the shelves prior WWDC 2016 to go against Apple's newest MacBook Pro line.
Apple Inc.'s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC 2016) is less than a month away. Apple enthusiasts are without a doubt excited for the event and most of them are already certain that the newest generation Macbook Pros would be unveiled during the WWDC.
With that being said, avid Microsoft followers are waiting patiently for Apple's leading competitor to announce their plans for the latest version of their laplet line - the Surface Pro 5. It has been more than 6 months since the Surface Pro 4 was made available. Historically, Microsoft releases one Surface Pro product every year, and at this point, it is almost expected that the Surface Pro 5 would be confirmed anytime soon.
Microsoft has remained mum about the details surrounding the Surface Pro 5. Fortunately, leaks of information about the laplet have made their way online. Based on these accounts, the Surface Pro 5 is a gadget worth saving up for.
Specifications
According to PC Advisor, the surface Pro 5 should be powered by the latest generation of Intel processor. At present, it remains uncertain whether Microsoft would go for the Skylake Chip or the upcoming Kaby Lake processor.
Moreover, there are rumors claiming that the Surface Pen that comes with the laplets would undergo some serious upgrades come the Surface Pro 5. The Pen is expected to be equipped with a rechargeable battery that charges automatically when magnetically attached to the Surface Pro.
The Surface Pro 5 is also rumored to be the first device of the line to be equipped with the USB-C port, as the previous versions of the Surface Pro, including the Surface Pro 4, were only equipped with a USB 3.0.
Launch Date and Pricing
Tech Times suggests that the Surface Pro 5 might be announced by October of this year, similar to when its predecessor was unveiled. However, there are persistent rumors claiming that the Microsoft laplet line should be available by next month, just in time to compete with Apple's MacBook Pro line.
Nevertheless, the Surface Pro 5 is expected to be priced similar to the previous versions, and the laplet would be available with different specifications sculpted to fit every need.
