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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 update: Set for October 2016 release? Updates, specs and price

Sheanne Aguila March 15, 2016 03:54 AM EST

An electronic Microsoft logo is seen at the Microsoft store in New York City, July 28, 2015. | (Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar)

Consumers can't wait to get their hands on the new Microsoft Surface Pro 5, and adding to their excitement are the speculations that the device will be out October this year.

Microsoft consistently innovates their products with life-changing gadgets, and this time, the spotlight is on the fifth generation of the Microsoft Surface Pro series ─ the Microsoft Surface Pro 5.

Rumors circulating online suggest that it is set to be released October, exactly one year ago since its predecessor Microsoft Surface Pro 4 was launched. Such rumors also claim that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be powered by Intel's Skylake processor accompanied by Windows 10 Redstone 2. With the success of the past Surface Pros, Microsoft is compelled to deliver a more advanced device with high-technology features. A Type-C USB port is also expected from the latest addition to the Surface pro series.

In terms of battery health, Latinos Health assessed the Surface Pro 4, while giving some key features that should be expected from the upcoming Surface Pro 5. According to them, Microsoft boasted of having 9 hours of battery life, only to find out that many users only get around 5-7 hours of usage. Moreover, TechRadar rated the battery life of the Surface Pro 4 as "below average," making battery longevity a huge factor in developing the upcoming Surface Pro 5.

Surface Pro fans also hope that the noise coming from the gadget's fan will be resolved. It was actually an existing issue way back in Surface Pro 3, only to be a bit lesser with Surface Pro 4. Consumers hope for a complete overhaul to permanently remove the irritating sound. Given that Microsoft has yet to divulge official details, Surface Pro geeks anticipate a bigger yet lighter device along with a super crisp and vibrant screen resolution, Yibada reports.

The rumored price for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be in the $899-$1599 window.

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