Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Debuts on October 6; Pitted Against the iPad Pro

By Staff Writer

Sep 29, 2015 12:38 AM EDT

On October 6, Microsoft will be launching some of its latest products, including the Surface Pro 4, alongside the new Windows 10 smartphone flagships and the Microsoft Band 2. This tablet/laptop hybrid could come in two screens and double the GPU power of its predecessor. However, the software giant is still keeping silent about the full details of the device.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the newest offering of the company's successful 2-in-1 device. It is expected to be the most nice-looking and powerful one yet. As previously reported by VCPost, the Surface Pro 4 is alleged to run the Windows 10 operating system interspersed with Intel's Skylake chips. This hardware from Intel will consume less power, therefore removing the need for a fan inside the device while keeping it from overheating.

Moreover, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is rumored to handle 4K UHD video output at 60 frames per second, have a 3D facial recognition camera, as well as 8GB and 16GB variants. It can do up to three 4K displays, which allows the device to provide users with some unique features, such as added functionality when it comes to utilizing Cortana and longer battery life.

Recent speculations suggest that the device will be a bigger, thinner, and lighter one with the same ultra-thin form factor like the Surface Pro 3. Some indications also imply that the Surface Pro 4 will come in two sizes, one with a 12-inch screen and the larger one with a 14-inch display.

If rumors are to be believed, the Surface Pen will also be revamped. Microsoft's purchase of the N-Trig suggests that the pressure sensing technology is included on the stylus, bringing it at par with the Apple Pencil.

On the whole, Surface Pro 4 is foreseen to bring another success to Microsoft. Seeing all the rumored specifications and features of the device, which has yet to be confirmed by the company, might give a tight competition to Apple's newly introduced iPad Pro. Thus, everyone should save the date, October 6, and witness the unveiling of the most innovative products by Microsoft.

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