Top 2017 tablets: Surface Pro 5, Google Pixel 7, iPad
Pro 2
People looking to buy a new tablet
ought to wait for some more time, because a slew of new devices are expected to
arrive in the market in 2017. Some of the best tablets rumored to be launched
in 2017 include Microsoft Surface Pro 5, Google Nexus 7 or Pixel 7
and iPad Pro 2.
Surface Pro 5
Since the Surface Pro 4 is
approaching is first anniversary, rumors are that the Redmond tech titan is
currently working on a sequel. Earlier reports suggested that Microsoft has
postponed a major update of Windows 10 until 2017 spring to correspond with the
launch of a new hardware, Tech Radar reported. In all likelihood, the
new hardware will be the Surface Pro 5.
Rumors also hint that the Surface
Pro 5 will run on Intel's seventh-generation Kaby Lake processor. Moreover, the
next-gen Surface Pro may come with 4GB/ 8GB /16GB RAM configurations and
equipped with up to 512 GB on-board storage capacity. It is also expected that
Microsoft will deal with the problems face by Surface Pro 4 users to deliver a
seamless Surface Pro 5.
According to reports the next tablet
from Microsoft will run on Windows 10 Redstone 2, in addition to supporting USB
Type-C. While earlier reports suggested that the new tablet will be available
as soon as January 2017, latest rumors hint that Microsoft will launch the
device in the second half of 2017.
Google Nexus 7
Like its flagship smartphones,
Google may brand its upcoming tablet, Nexus 7, as Pixel 7. Since the device
will come from Google's stable, there is no doubt that the Pixel 7 will run on
the tech titan's latest mobile OS, Android 7.1 Nougat. There are rumors that
the Pixel 7 will be equipped with a 7-inch Quad HD screen having a display
resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. Inside, the upcoming tablet may possibly
run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, and have 4GB RAM and Adreno 530
GPU.
Rumors suggest that the Pixel 7 may
come with 64GB of internal storage; offering the option to expand the memory to
up to 2 TB via a microSD card. In addition, it may boast a 13-megapixel
rear-facing camera. If the Mountain View tech titan's plans are on track, eager
customers may see the device on the shelves soon.
iPad Pro 2
Rumors are rife that Apple may
launch three iPads in 2017; each with different display screens. The new iPads
may be available with 9.7-inch screen, 12.9-inch screen in addition to a new
model with 10.5-inch screen, DigiTimes reported. According to
speculations, the new iPads may arrive sometime in Q1 2017.
Despite their different screen
sizes, all the new iPads are likely to run on the company's A11 chip and have
3GB RAM. These new tablets are expected to come with 32GB/ 128GB/ 256GB
internal storage capacities. Since iPads never come with a microSD card to
allow an expanded internal memory, customers are hoping that the Cupertino tech
giant will introduce a 512GB iPad 2 model.
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