Microsoft Surface Book 2 Rumors: Launch Date Still Uncertain
While the Surface Book is still more than adequate for tasks well suited to the hybrid laptop, Microsoft fans are still looking around for any sign of a next-generation Surface Book. The release date for such a device remains uncertain.
According to a short and speculative report by the International Business Times (IBT), there are rumors being circulated about the much-anticipated next iteration of the hybrid laptop device. So far Microsoft has not divulged or even hinted at a release date schedule. The company has also been quiet on the specifications or the price ranges that they are aiming for with their next Surface Book release.
In the IBT report, however, it would seem that there are unconfirmed reports that could suggest a release date sometime in between the months of March and June. The reason for why those months are significant in the timeline of the release of the Surface Book 2 was not made clear, although the article did note that it is difficult to discover if there is enough credibility behind the speculation.
Interestingly, Microsoft has done a round of price reduction for the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book, along with an update for the Surface Book, as reported by Tech Radar. This move has fueled speculations that the company could be clearing any remaining inventory of the existing devices in advance of a possible launch of new devices.
How this move can be interpreted to mean that the Surface Book 2 could release in March is a mystery that only the tech writers of the rumor sites are privy to. Of course, the article soon contradicts itself by saying that the March release is unlikely. There exist expectations that the new devices are expected to launch together with the Windows 10 Creators Update.
The Windows Creators Update is coming in April this year, and a collection of devices are speculated to launch along with this major update for Windows. The Surface Pro 5 is among those devices, and industry watchers have also noted that the Surface Book 2 could come out at the same time as the Surface Pro 5.