Nearly two years after the release of the previous model, the release of the Microsoft Surface Go 2 may be imminent And based on leaked specs we have seen in the past, Apple's entry-level iPad could be in serious competition with Microsoft

Citing sources close to Microsoft's plans, MSPowerUser (via TechRadar) reports that the Surface Go 2 could be available within the next few weeks, possibly in early to mid-May, with a release date of May

It is worth noting that Microsoft's developer conference, Build, is running from May 19 to May 21 as a digital-only event, so it is possible that the company will reveal a new affordable 2-in-1 around that time However, there is no guarantee that we will see new hardware at this event, as Build is generally focused on Windows updates

Last month's Surface Go 2 leaks revealed some pretty impressive specs for Microsoft's upcoming tablet, including a dual-core Intel Core m3-1800Y processor with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and Intel UHD 615 graphics revealed There may also be a lower-end model with an Intel Pentium 4425Y CPU

With these specs, the Microsoft Surface Go 2 could pose a serious threat to the $499 iPad Air, which comes with only 64GB of storage and only 3GB of RAM

The original Microsoft Surface Go had an MSRP of $399, and its successor is expected to be similarly priced; the Microsoft Store currently lists the Surface Go as out of stock, and it is possible that Microsoft is preparing to launch the Surface Go 2 The possibility that the company is keeping it in stock is increasing