Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs news 2016: Tablet hybrid will come out in May?
Microsoft has continued to keep its silence regarding the rumored development of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5; however, new reports suggest that the company may consider an early release of the device in May 2016.
Northern Voice Online reported that the American software giant has decided to roll out the tablet hybrid before the release of Apple's MacBook Pro Air and Pro 2016. There have been numerous reports suggesting that the release of Microsoft Surface Pro 5, along with Surface Book 2 have been pushed back during spring time of 2017. Rumor has it that the company is currently focusing on the release of Surface Phone and Windows 10 Redstone 2; hence, the silence regarding the development of the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro iteration.
Meanwhile, rumors about its specs have already hit online. While the company has yet to confirm these bits of information, many fans believe that these impressive specs and features could possible land on the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 once it comes out.
According to reports, the next iteration will support 4K display output. It will have the same screen size as its predecessor but the resolution is certainly much better, which makes user experience more pleasurable.
The specs under the hood is said to be headed by the Intel's newest Skylake processor. However, there are also speculations suggesting that the device might run on the next generation of Kaby Kale chipset. According to reports, the new processor will add a new USB port and new graphics technology that helps improve system performance.
Other features of Microsoft Surface Pro 5 include a magnetic charging dock and a rechargeable stylus pen, which is said to be one of the main highlights of the device. It will also boast a new battery technology, which will give the handheld device an extended usage of up to seven hours.
If rumors prove to be true, these features will bring the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 ahead of the competition.
