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Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, equipped with an NVIDIA RTX Spark GPU capable of up to one petaflop of AI processing power. The device features a 15-inch mini-LED display, support for up to 128GB of memory, and a new cooling system, with pre-orders starting at $2,599. It also offers expanded ports, a larger haptic touchpad, and the first built-in USB-C magnetic charger.
Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end laptop featuring an aluminum chassis, a bright display, and options for up to 128GB of RAM. Priced starting at $2,599, it emphasizes build quality and performance, especially for AI developers needing powerful portable systems. Early impressions highlight its minimalist design and robust construction, with industry insiders expressing enthusiasm for its AI capabilities.
Microsoft and Nvidia announced the Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at an event in San Francisco, with pre-orders opening and devices scheduled to ship on October 16. The new hardware features Nvidia's RTX Spark system-on-a-chip, enabling advanced AI and gaming capabilities, including support for hundreds of AAA titles on launch day.
Microsoft showcased its upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra, revealing a 15-inch Mini-LED PixelSense Ultra touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio and up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness. The device includes an NVIDIA RTX Spark chip, a touchpad 30 percent larger than typical 15-inch Surface models, and a range of ports including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, a full-size SD card reader, and a new magnetic USB-C port called Magnetic Connect.
The initial lineup of laptops featuring Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip includes models from Dell, Lenovo, MSI, HP, and Asus, with prices starting at around $2,599 and reaching nearly $7,000 for high-end configurations. These devices are positioned to compete with premium MacBook Pros, offering powerful specs such as 18-core CPUs and up to 128GB of memory. The first models are expected to be available starting October 16th.
Microsoft announced the upcoming release of the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based processor. The device will be available starting October 16th, with a base price of $2,599 for a model equipped with an 8-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Additionally, Microsoft introduced the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a mini PC for developers, which can be preordered at $5,999 and is expected to ship in November.
Microsoft has confirmed that the Surface Laptop Ultra will launch on October 16th, with starting prices at $2,599 for the base model. The device features a 15-inch HDR touchscreen, Nvidia RTX Spark chip, and a range of ports, targeting high-end users in creative, gaming, and AI fields. Higher configurations are available, with the most expensive reaching nearly $6,000.
Microsoft has opened preorders for its Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a high-performance AI and development machine priced at $5,999, with shipments expected in November. The device features Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, 128GB of memory, and a design inspired by gaming consoles, targeting developers working on AI models and coding tools.
Microsoft is holding a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco where CEO Satya Nadella, Windows chief Pavan Davuluri and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are set to speak. The company is expected to share pricing, availability and software details for the Surface Laptop Ultra, a device previewed at Build earlier this year featuring Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, a 15-inch mini LED display and an expanded port selection.
Microsoft is holding a San Francisco event today at 10AM PT focused on local AI's role in PCs, streamed live on YouTube for about an hour. Speakers include CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, suggesting updates to the Surface Laptop Ultra, which runs on Nvidia's RTX Spark chip.
Microsoft is holding a San Francisco event at 10AM PT on Wednesday, October 7th, featuring CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri discussing local AI on PCs. The keynote is expected to run about an hour and will be streamed on YouTube, with pricing and specs anticipated for the Surface Laptop Ultra and more details on Nvidia's RTX Spark platform.
Newegg is offering Gigabyte's RTX 5070 Ti Windforce 16GB graphics card for $1,099 through a promo code revealed after signing into a Newegg account and clicking through a discount prompt. The card is a triple-fan, dual-slot design measuring 304mm long, running at 2,497 MHz core clock with 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, and uses the 12V-2x6 power connector with a included 8-pin adapter.