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Microsoft says Surface Pro 5 is not on the way ... yet
The current Microsoft marketing approach is set to promote your surface laptop with Windows 10 S. But they also have their Surface Pro line, with the latest Surface Pro 4 model. However, that device is already 18 months old, making it an old 2-in-1 from the hardware and marketing viewpoints.
If you are waiting for the arrival of the next Surface Pro 5, be prepared to disappoint. The Surface Pro 5 does not exist as a product and, according to the VP of Devices of Microsoft, Panos Corduroy, will not exist until a couple of advances of hardware happen.
We usually see devices falling in the laptop and 2-in-1 categories receive constant updates with new features. They become lighter, smaller and, within them, boast the latest hardware, despite being small and gradual changes. Speaking with CNET, Panay explained that he does not see it that way and believes that someone using the Surface Pro 4 today, still going to enjoy it in five years.
It may be possible for the Surface Pro 4 to be the newest Surface Pro device for a few more years. That's because Panas doesn't plan to use a new processor or take out any other type of update to change the model. If Surface Pro 5 happens, it will be because there is a, "experiential change that makes a big difference in the product line." With that, it refers to an important advance in hardware as a great improvement in the lifetime of battery or a significant reduction in its weight.
For me, that means the Surface Pro 4 will stay on track and you might see some component updates, but it'll still be a Pro 4 name, appearance, and experience. In order for Surface Pro 5 to exist, Microsoft geeks need to make some progress in the embedded technology and experience offered.
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