Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, News & Update: Microsoft To Release Surface Pro 5 Before MacBook Pro 2016?

There are emerging news Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is about to be released sooner than expected. The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date might actually come earlier than the MacBook Pro 2016 release date.

According to Vine Report, it looks like Microsoft is eager to unveil Surface Pro 5 before Apple released MacBook Pro 2016 in Worldwide Developers Conference in June as per some rumor. Hence, people are expecting quite a lot from the new Microsoft Surface Pro 5.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Specs

There are swirling rumors that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is powered by a Skylake processor made by Intel and Redstone 2. It has been said that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will carry 4k pixel resolution with a 13.3-inch screen.

Morning News USA reported Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be new and improved as its battery life is set to last longer. The sleep issues Microsoft Surface Pro has been dealing will be fixed in the upcoming hybrid laptop.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Price

With the new specs, some fears Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be a little more pricey than the current Surface Pro devices. However, some said Microsoft Surface Pro 5's suggested retail price will be cheaper compared to the previous Surface Pro units.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Intel i5 is said to have a starting price of $899 while the i7 will be $999 and the most expensive of all will be $1599. Meanwhile, Microsoft believes its enthusiasts are going to wait for the next Surface Book and Surface Pro units even if they release Microsoft Surface Pro 5 at a later date.

Microsoft Attempts To Convert Apple Users

However, if Microsoft is eyeing to attract the Apple fans to be Microsoft Surface users, the company has to precede MacBook Pro 2016's release with its Microsoft Surface Pro 5. If MacBook Pro 2016 made it first in the market, Microsoft still has to wait for another year to introduce its new Microsoft Surface Pro 5.

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