Microsoft's Surface Pro 5 was not revealed during Microsoft's recent event, leaving some of the fans disappointed. But some tech enthusiasts say it was expected and understandable because of 3 possible reasons.
According to a written article at i Digital Times, it was not a surprise that Microsoft did not include the Surface Pro 5 in the recent event and it is almost a sure thing that the Surface Pro 5 will indeed be release in early 2017. The article further states that based the bulk of Microsoft's reveals, the gadgets were related to Redstone 2, now called the Creators Update.
About the 3 possible reasons for the Surface Pro 5 release being delayed, a list of 3 possible reasons was listed at a written article at The Bit Bag. Here are the 3 possible reasons:
Kaby Lake processor
The first main reason for the delay of Microsoft's Surface Pro 5 is the "Kaby Lake" processor. It is confirmed by various sources that Microsoft is waiting for the new Kaby Lake processor which is supposed to be available by the end of the year. With this reason, Microsoft has no option but to wait for said device if the Microsoft really plans to give the Surface Pro 5 some serious upgrade and features compared to its predecessor.
Redstone 2
The second reason is the Redstone 2. The Redstone 2 is believed to support the new line of Surface devices of Microsoft. Looking at the newly revised Surface Book and the new Surface Studio desktop, it essentially tells fans and critics that Microsoft must be planning something else for the delaying the Surface Pro 5 release.
New And Unique Features
The third reason is that Microsoft is taking its time to answer back to Apple's latest features. With Microsoft's Surface Studio desktop, it was clear that Microsoft really took its time in developing it and succeeded. Now with Apple's latest gadgets, especially the 2016 MacBook Pro, it is also clear the Apple has kicked it up a notch and is now planning to answer back to Microsoft's Surface Studio with its upcoming iMac.
Though it is a no-brainer that companies are competing in this area, tech enthusiasts believe that Microsoft had to reconsider its plans for the Surface Pro 5 answer Apple's latest features like the Touch bar.
