Upgrades in sight
Remember that Surface Pro 3 sale a couple of days ago, the one in which Microsoft marked down the Core i5/128GB model to $799 (compared to its $999 MSRP)? It was a one-day thing, though expect more sales and maybe even an permanent price cut as the Surface Pro 4 comes into view.
Apparently Microsoft is planning a big hardware event in October. It was first reported by Chinese-language website WPDang, with The Verge following up and confirming details with multiple "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans."
According to the reports, Microsoft will use the event to announce not only the Surface Pro 4 line, but also a pair of new Lumia smartphones and a second generation Band wearable (Microsoft Band 2).
Having just released Windows 10 last month, it makes sense that a new Surface would follow. However, it's unlikely we'll see major changes. The form factor will probably stay the same, though it will be interesting to see if Microsoft opts for a bigger size display -- the Surface Pro 3 sports a 12-inch touchscreen panel with a 2160x1440 resolution.
It's wishful thinking, but we'd like to see a Type Cover or some kind of keyboard included with Surface. As it stands, a Type Cover adds an additional $129 to the cost of a Surface Pro 3.
What would you like to see from a new Surface release (or any other product on tap from Microsoft)?
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