Microsoft won't launch new Surface Pro until there are 'meaningful' upgrades

Don't hold your breath for a Surface Pro 5.

Panos Panay, Microsoft's energetic Surface devices chief, says, "There's no such thing as a Pro 5."

Speaking with CNET, Panay essentially admits the company's letting the nearly two-year-old Surface Pro 4 languish. He believes the Surface Pro 4, outdated as it is in terms of specs, will still be solid for another five years. "If people don't want to buy our Pro 4 at this time, that's OK."

Rather than follow the usual PC cycle with minor refreshes to the internals, Panos says Microsoft will put out a new Surface Pro when there are enough "meaningful" changes such as significantly improved battery life or serious weight reduction. Read more...