'Microsoft Surface Pro 5’ Will Address The Weakness Of Its Predecessor With New Hardware, Could Also Feature Dual-Display

The Microsoft "Surface Pro 5" is one of the most highly anticipated devices to launch this year and this is because of its rumored specs, which could address the battery problem of the "Surface Pro 4." The new 2-in-1 hybrid device could also sport a dual-display.

According to a report from Top Examiner, the "Surface Pro 4" has been a successful hybrid device for Microsoft but its battery life has been a problem. A lot of users of the 2-in-1 hybrid have been complaining about its short battery life.

The report said that Microsoft plans to address this with a hardware change, most specifically its processor. That hardware is the Intel Kaby Lake, which Intel hasn't been shy about when it comes to mentioning its capabilities.

One of those capabilities is a 2.6X increase in battery life, even when playing back 4K resolution video using specific codecs. The Kaby Lake offers more great features, but this particular feature alone would really be a big boost for the "Surface Pro 5" in addressing the battery life issue of its predecessors.

But it's not just the Kaby Lake that Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 hybrid device will have, there's a possibility that the "Surface Pro 5" will also be sporting a dual-display. Express reports that Microsoft's new patent was revealed for a Dual-Display Device.

The patent showed that one screen would be a regular one, while the other would be made of e-paper. The e-paper side could act as a keyboard when needed, which would likely eliminate the Type Cover accessory that the "Surface Pro" uses.

This would be a great new feature for the "Surface Pro 5," if it will appear. Patent are usually a company's way of protecting an idea, so there's still a big possibility that this new technology will not make an appearance in the new hybrid device.

As for when the "Surface Pro 5" will come out, rumors are saying it will release on October 2017 and will likely coincide with the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update patch. Check out the video below for more news about Microsoft's latest device.