Microsoft Surface Pro 5: Rumors Say It Will Be First Microsoft ARM-Based Surface [VIDEO]

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It appears that Microsoft will not launch the new model of their hit series Surface Pro 5 until spring of next year. There is no doubt that it will be the biggest launch of next year.

The last model of surface series Pro 4 was released in October 2015. So, everyone expected Pro 5 to release in October 2016 but new Surface Book i7 and Surface Studio was introduced this time. So Surface Book 5 is expected to come on 2017.

TechRadar writes that the delay in the second major update of Windows 10 until next year spring is the main reason behind the delay. Microsoft recently announced a subscription program that lets people upgrade to a new model when it is released.

For the people wondering about the price of this product, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will more likely to start at $899 and it will increase according to configuration and accessories of buyer's choice.

One of the most exciting things of Surface Book is its stylus. The most frequently asked question is that how Microsoft will upgrade its stylus accessory that comes with every tablet. Microsoft filed a patent for a stylus that features a rechargeable battery system.

Now, moving to the specifications, Surface Pro 5 will be powered by Intel's Kaby Lake chips, the RAM will start from 16GB and there will be a 2k screen. USB-C is also expected. These specifications are as per rumors according to Inquisitr.

Surface Pro 5 will release in two variants, a top-level Pro variant, and an entry-level non-Pro variant. Recently, Microsoft released a demo of Windows 10 running on an ARM-based computer for better speed.

It is more likely that the entry-level non-Pro variant would come up with Qualcomm Snapdragon processor instead of Intel Kaby Lake chip. Microsoft's ARM-based Surface raise a possibility of improved battery life and LTE connectivity as well.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 would have many advantages if it is powered by ARM chip. Also, Microsoft will give a big competition to Apple with its ARM-based Surface with LTE connectivity. It is possible that Microsoft delayed the release because they wanted to release ARM-based Surface.