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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, Leaks: Hybrid Launch Confirmed in October Near Windows 10 Creators Update

Apr 05, 2017 06:56 AM EDT

Rumors about the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro 5 taking a high pitch as various reports claimed about hybrid's release which later proven to be false. The 2-in-1 gadget was widely expected to be released back in October 2016, but that event only saw the release of a new Surface Studio and Surface Book i7. However, if latest reports and theories are to be believed then Surface Pro 5 will get an October debut.

Previous reports claimed the new Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be unveiled in April, but this did not happen as of writing. However, the newer speculations coming out right now saying the April release is no longer possible for Surface Pro 5.

Nevertheless, the latest theory suggests that the allegedly staggered release of the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update, which will affect the release of the new Microsoft Surface Pro 5. As per the new report, the highly anticipated tablet/laptop is now firmly believed to make its much-awaited debut in October.

Latest theory coming from Learn bonds claims that analysts are now firmly predicted that the October 2017 is a sure hit for the release of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5. The October release looks to be the most accurate time to launch the new hybrid as the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update would have been released then.

Publication further notes that there was a report which claimed that device would release as soon as March, however, there is enough evidence to anticipate its arrival later on during the year. Chief among these is the next major Windows Creator's Update. The update patch will only be released this Fall and this would make the yearly Windows Event in October, which will be the ideal moment to unveil new gadgets that can flaunt Microsoft's newest software adjustments.

As per PC Advisor, the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will come with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage capacity, and will also carry a rechargeable Surface Pen. The upcoming Surface Pro flagship is also reportedly to feature a USB Type-C support and a robust battery.

Meanwhile, speculations say that Microsoft might release two variants of the upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5. One variant will run with Intel's Kaby Lake chip, while the other variant will allegedly run with the latest Ryzen chip from AMD. Microsoft has silent about the release date of the Surface Pro 5. The month of April has begun and still no word about the debut of the highly anticipated tablet.

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