Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date rumors and news: Hybrid laptop to arrive in 2 variants?

The rumored development and release of Microsoft Surface Pro 5 has been a favorite subject of numerous reports all over the Internet for quite some time now. The success of its predecessor had fans wishing for an immediate release of its new model. However, despite the heavy rumor about the upcoming new Surface Pro 5, Microsoft has yet to provide concrete details about it. Now, new reports have emerged suggesting that the upcoming Microsoft Hybrid laptop may come out before the year ends or in early 2017.

Fans and critics have also started to share their predictions on what to expect once the device hits the market. According to the report, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will arrive in two variants. One variant has the capability to support 2K display, while the high-end model is said to have enough power to support 4K resolution.

According to The Country Caller, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will be built around Intel's next generation core processor, the Kaby Lake. There are reports saying that Intel will start rolling out the new chipset late this year. That could be the reason why a 2016 release of the device is highly unlikely. There are also speculations that Windows has yet to finish the development of their new operating system, Redstone 2, which could be another reason why the company will opt for a 2017 release for the Surface Pro 5.

Meanwhile, according to University Herald, the powerful processor will be paired with 16 GB of RAM. It is also expected to have a USB Type-C connector. According to the publication, Microsoft will certainly upgrade the battery technology of the new Surface Pro hybrid laptop after numerous complaints from consumers with regard to the previous model's battery life.

As of the moment, fans will have to wait for the company to make an official announcement with regard to the development and release date of the new Surface Pro 5.