The most anticipated device on the market, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5, might be unveiled on Microsoft's Windows 10 event taking place on the 26th October. Is this the date that everyone has been waiting for to see the long-awaited Surface Pro 5?
Let's take a look at the speculated specs, features and possible release date of the Surface Pro 5 in this rumor round up.
The Surface Pro 5 will likely come equipped with the latest generation of Intel's processors. The Surface Pro 5 is believed to incorporate Kaby Lake CPUs from Intel, and might also feature a 4K display that is 3,840 pixels wide at the very least, coupled with up to 16 GB of RAM. Others have claimed that the new Surface Pen's battery would then be capable of charging wirelessly when magnetically attached to the Surface Pro.
Rumours also suggest the Surface Pro 5 will be the first in the series to offer the upgraded USB-C port, over the older USB 3.0. Other upgrades to WiFi and Bluetooth are also expected, as well as a new, more powerful, feature-rich camera.
Microsoft is delaying the second part of the big Windows 10 update until early next year. This update is known as Redstone, or RS2, and Microsoft is supposedly hanging on until the new Surface devices are ready so it can showcase the software features on them, according to PC Advisor.
Rumors have been rounding up regarding the battle of Surface Pro 5 and MacBook Pro 2016. In spite of that, the MacBook Pro 2016 is expected to be announced before October ends.
More likely, consumers can expect that Surface Pro 5 start at $899 (£749, AU$1,349) and escalate from there depending on spec configurations and bundled accessories, according to Tech Radar.
Details around Microsoft's plans for a Surface Pro 5 is still vague. With no official word from Microsoft, it is difficult to put exact figures on what the device will cost on its release. As for the official unveiling for the device, the date might be sooner than everyone thinks.
