The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has been one of the most critically acclaimed tablets in recent years and the company is moving forward with its successor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5. However, according to a report from Ecumenical News, it is possible that it will not be released within the year and is being delayed to early to mid-2017.
According to the report, the tablet was initially meant to be unveiled this June so it could launch in stores by August or September similar to the launch of the Surface Pro 4. However, the Surface Pro 5 has been intentionally delayed as Microsoft awaits the release of the new Kaby Lake processor from Intel.
It is further stated that Microsoft is holding the Surface Pro 5 back as the company has yet to release the Redstone 2 update for Windows 10, which will signficantly alter the OS. The Redstone 2 update will fix multiple bugs and glitches, add new features, remove some that consumers have not responded well to and will alter the UI as well.
Both the Kaby Lake processor and the Redstone 2 update are not scheduled to be released within the year. Both are rumored to be released by Q1 2017 and if this proves true then the Surface Pro 5 will have to wait until Q2 to launch in order to get both and integrate them into its production.
The report further states that the Surface Pro 5 is rumored to feature two different models. One will have a 4K resolution display and the other option will be a less expensive version with 2K resolution displays. The battery is also rumored to be updated in order to last longer and the tablet may feature a USB Type-C port.
A report from PC Advisor also reveals that this rumored version of the tablet is indeed coming out in 2017 but consumers may still get a less powerful version at the end of the year as a leaked photo suggests there will be multiple versions of the Surface Pro 5. One of these models could be released within the year.
