Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs news 2016: Conflicting release date reports causing confusion to many tech fans?

No one can deny that the upcoming release of Microsoft Surface Pro 5 has been a hot topic in the tech world today. Despite the silence from the company with regard to the highly anticipated hybrid laptop, fans and critics have continued to share their predictions about what it will bring to the table once it hits the market.

According to the latest reports, Microsoft's flagship laptop is said to come out in October to challenge the release of Apple's MacBook Pro 2016. However, just like the Apple device, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 has yet to be confirmed by the American software giant.

There are also speculations suggesting that the release of the device could be delayed until 2017. The disappointing news might too hard to grasp for some fans who have already expected the device to come out this year.

According to several reports, the delay could be caused by Microsoft's plan to use Intel's next-generation computer processor called the Kaby Lake. Apparently, Intel's development of the new processor will not be finished until early next year. Other possible caused of the delay is the Windows 10 Redstone 2 operating system. As of now, Microsoft has yet to roll out the full version of the software.

If rumors prove to be true, fans may not be able to get their hands on the new Microsoft Surface Pro 5 until the first quarter of 2017.

However, nothing has been set in stone yet. Anything can still happen depending on Microsoft's decision. Despite the uncertainty, fans are keeping it positive as they hope for the hybrid laptop to come out before the year ends.

Meanwhile, several tech publications are leaning towards a 2017 release of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5. According to Mobipicker, the fifth generation Microsoft laptop, along with Microsoft Surface Book 2 could be released next year.