Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date and specs rumor: Hybrid device delayed to pave way for Microsoft Surface Phone?
Fans have been waiting for an official announcement from Microsoft regarding their upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5; however, all they got as of the moment are merely rumors and speculations. What's disappointing is, a new report has emerged that Microsoft might delay the revelation of the said device as they are switching their focus to developing a new Microsoft Surface Phone.
According to the latest report, Microsoft is eyeing on making an innovative smartphone that will compete with the premium handsets available in the market today. Apparently, the American tech giant is preparing for a big release of the new smartphone and they don't want their highly anticipated hybrid to steal the show.
If rumors prove to be true, this only shows that Microsoft is not only ready to enter the extremely tight smartphone market, but they are also trying to up the ante when it comes to competitiveness level.
Rumor has it that the handset will become the best of its class. It is said to carry an impressive 8GB RAM and a whopping 500 GB of storage capacity. The phone will totally be a game changer when it rolls out. According to some sources, the phone will come preloaded with Windows apps and advanced features that will be useful for businessmen and professionals. It will also have a price tag of $700 to $999 – not bad for a gadget that is expected to take the top of its class.
As of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5, fans can definitely expect it to come during spring time of 2017. It is said to be launched together with the Surface Book 2. According to reports the Surface Pro 5 will be available with a price tag of $999 and will run on the always reliable i7.
However, this information has yet to be confirmed by Microsoft but there are talks that they may announce their timeline for 2016 and 2017 anytime soon.
