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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Latest News & Update: 2-in1 Hybrid With Hololens to Compete MacBook Pro

Mar 17, 2017 04:58 PM EDT

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is getting update and new rumors day after day. Now the upcoming 2-in-1 hybrid device is said to feature the Hololens, Touch Bar and the all new Windows 10 Creators Update. With these amazing and killer features, the Surface Pro 5 is confident enough to beat the popularity of the 13-Inch MacBook Pro.

Recent reports have suggested that the Surface Pro 5 will be sporting Microsoft's Windows 10 Creator's Update. Device will also include the Hololens and Surface Dial features.

Earlier speculations had claimed that the Hololens turned down the Microsoft Surface Pro 5, and the rumor was denied. Now, recently given Microsoft's capability to roll out the latest technology to more headsets, the Surface Pro 5 is now speculated to support Hololens, once again, as per Inquisitr.

Aside from the Hololens support, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is rumored to feature the Surface Dial, according to Digital Trends. The Surface Dial is a Bluetooth-enabled accessory will look much like a mouse; however it will have different features. This tool can have custom functionalities depending on the users' needs.

The upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is said to be a thinner than its predecessor. Device will also be having USB-C ports and 4K display. The Surface Pro 5 will allegedly sport seventh-generation Intel Kaby Lake processors. This new chipset will help in improving the performance and mainly the battery life.

Furthermore, the device will reportedly be having a rechargeable Surface Pen and a new keyboard base. It is also expected to come in a lightweight aluminum body and a 12.3-inch display. Apart from these, Surface Pro 5 will also have the wireless charging feature, which will be one of the device's major highlights.

With all these amazing and killer features Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is possibly going to compete closely with Apple's MacBook Pro. While the laptop is not released yet and is expected to be coming around 2017, its specs already speak of a clear message that it would give huge challenge to the current Apple dominated market.

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