Mar 27, 2017 09:57 AM EDT By Tyrone Smith, UniversityHerald Reporter

Just like the Microsoft Surface Pro 5, speculations about the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Book 2 have mounted up on the internet. Recently surfaced reports claimed that the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is in the mass production stage, and will be launched next month.

Trusted sources claimed that the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is in the mass production, according to DigiTimes. The Redmond, Washington based tech giant is expected to unleash the new high-performance laptop computer at the end of March or in early April 2017.

The tech titan is said to roll out the Microsoft Surface Book 2 in a fixed clamshell design. The new Surface Book 2 design will ditch Microsoft's distinct two-in-one form factor. Tech fans and experts anticipated that the tech titan's move is to offer the Microsoft Surface Book 2 as an affordable device. The new Surface Book 2 design is also said to pave way for the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 in dominating the tablet industry, Learn Bonds reported.

Although the Microsoft Surface Book 2 is going to be simple in terms of design and specs, the budget-friendly price tag of the device is sure to entice a lot of tech fans. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is expected to be available with a $1,000 price tag. The tech company is hoping that a cheaper price tag of the device bumps up the Surface Book 2 sales. The shipments of Microsoft's new high-performance laptop this year are estimated to reach 1.2 to 1.5 million units.

That being the case, Intel's next generation Kaby Lake chip is expected to power Microsoft's upcoming device. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is speculated to boast a full VR capabilities and a 4K display resolution option. Furthermore, The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is said to come along with a 13.5-inch display.

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