The recent $200 price slash on Microsoft's Surface Book may actually be a hint of something bigger coming. Ever since Microsoft confirmed the sequel for their hit 2-in-1 product, the Microsoft Surface Book 2, consumers have been angling for more information.

The most that's been reported is a Spring release this year, but no specific date has followed. Recent reports and events point at March 2017 as the official launch.

Microsoft Surface Book 2 Specs. Touted as "The Ultimate Laptop," Microsoft Surface Book excelled as both a laptop and a tablet. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 promises to be even better with a 4k display and a Kaby Lake processor.

International Business Times also mentions the possibility that it may be VR-enabled, with a 13.5-inch display. Referring back to the teaser image Microsoft posted on Instagram, the Surface Book 2 looks to have a dynamic fulcrum hinge as well.

MStars News talks about Intel's new Kaby Lake processor for the Surface Book 2. The 95 watts thermal envelop may provide incredible battery life, which ties in with other speculations that say the Microsoft Surface Book 2 battery will last longer than its' predecessor's four-hour usage.

Microsoft Surface Book 2 Out This March. The first hinted release date narrowed the guess in at the earlier quarter of 2017. Further reports in December pointed to Spring 2017 as the official launch for the Microsoft Surface Book 2. Some sources believe users will be getting the model as early as March this year alongside the Surface Pro 5.

Tech enthusiasts postulate that the Microsoft Surface Book $200 price cut is Microsoft's way of clearing their inventory of older devices. The date remains unconfirmed by Microsoft but it certainly hits the previously reported parameters.

While no official retail price for the Microsoft Surface Book 2 has been released, reports point to a possible $1,499 price. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Book can now be bought at $1,299, thanks to that discount. No word yet how long this price cut will last.