An attendee wearing Google glass uses the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3
An attendee wearing Google glass uses the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3, during the event in New York May 20, 2014 Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Microsoft annual Build developer conference has been on the move and the world expected Surface Pro 4, the sibling of Surface 3, to be revealed on the first day of the event, but Microsoft keynote did not share any news about the tablet line, yet there is a hope. Industry sources assure that the Surface Pro 4 will be the real successor in the Pro family and will offer laptop-grade functionalities in a portable tablet device.

Hardware

36kr proclaims with a comprehensive list of features and specs, shedding light on the plans of the Microsoft in developing Surface Pro4. It says that instead of Intel Core M Processor, Boradwell fifth-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs are expected to be installed in Pro 4. Surprisingly, the highlight has been its Fanless design replaced with nano holes, which facilitate the heat to dissipate. In contrast, gsmarena criticizes that the low-voltage Core M chip in the Pro 4 does not resist too much of heat, making Microsoft engineers to work tight on the area.

Identical specs

The Microsoft’s latest Pro 4 is rumoured to be slimmer than the previous Pro 3, yet not lighter and supposed to share throng number of specs with its forerunner Pro 3, likely the ports, kickstand, identical battery power, and many more. Digital trend confirms that the ultra-sexy USB-C port, like Apple’s MacBook and Google Chromebook Pixel, will not be adopted in Pro4 to avoid the complication in carrying an adapter for multiple plug-ins.

Display

The display unit of Pro 4 is probably built with 12 inches and in the resolution of 2160x1440 pixel, which is also identical with the Surface Pro lineup. Microsoft may not confine to a single size rather offer alternative sizes, either beyond 12 inch or Surface Pro 4 Mini with 8 inch screen.

Release date

The cards of Surface Pro 4 are close to the chest and the formal launch may be revealed in San Francisco, as Digitimes claimed. The expectations are on the hike, while the ibTimes reports that the release date will be postponed to July, since the Microsoft concentrates on the recently debuted gadget, the Surface 3, at this moment.

Except for the software updates, huge hardware enhancements cannot be expected in Surface Pro 4. Despite being similar to the Pro3, Pro 3ill impress huge audience with the Microsoft’s significant redesigned chassis and modest concept evolution.

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