Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs news 2016: Powerful hybrid laptop to come with Intel's Kaby Lake?

The highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro 5 has been in the rumor mill for a while now. The upcoming hybrid laptop has become one of the most talked about releases in 2016. However, several reports have emerged saying that the device may not come out this year as Microsoft is planning to launch it in 2017.

The contradicting reports regarding its supposed release date have obviously been disappointing and confusing to many fans who have been waiting for the device to come out. However, tech experts are saying that it is going to be worth the wait as Microsoft is planning to combine impressive specs and features on this new laptop.

According to the reports, one of the reasons why Microsoft could not release the Surface Pro 5 this year is because the company is waiting for Intel's next-generation processor, which is the Kaby Lake. There are speculations suggesting that the successor of the SkyLake chipset will be rolled out at the end of 2016.

The upcoming hybrid device is also said to come with a pre-installed Windows 10 Redstone 2. However, as of the moment, Microsoft has yet to have concrete details with regard to the exact release date of the operating system.

According to Vine Report, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 was supposed to come out in fall 2016; however, the company has to change their plan as they buy more time to develop the device. According to the publication, the company has bigger plans for the hybrid laptop. Apparently, they want to make sure they release a device that could compete well with Apple's upcoming releases.

Meanwhile, despite limited reports with regard to the specs and features of Microsoft Surface Pro 5, fans and critics have already shared their predictions online.

There are speculations saying that the Surface Pro 5 will have Ultra HD screen that supports 4K resolution. However, this has yet to be confirmed by Microsoft.