Microsoft Opens Preorders for $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra Shipping October 16
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Microsoft has announced that preorders for its new Surface Laptop Ultra, equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, are now open. The device will launch on October 16, with a starting price of $2,599 for the base configuration, which includes an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.
The Surface Laptop Ultra was unveiled during a recent Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco. It features a breakaway port similar to Apple's MagSafe, but utilizes a standard USB-C connection. The company continues to demonstrate its commitment to producing its own PCs despite not being among the top device makers.
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“The new device shows Microsoft remains committed to making its own PCs even though it's not one of the top device makers.”
CNBC — Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chip“Months after revealing its Surface Laptop Ultra, Microsoft has announced that the Nvidia RTX Spark-equipped device will launch on October 16th.”
The Verge — The Surface Laptop Ultra finally has a release date — and a starting price of $2,599“Microsoft just wrapped up a big Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco.”
The Verge — Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra event“Zac Bowden / Windows Central: Microsoft opens preorders for the Surface Laptop Ultra from $2,599, shipping October 16; it has a breakaway port like Apple's MagSafe, but on a standard USB-C — ”
techmeme — Microsoft opens preorders for the Surface Laptop Ultra from $2,599, shipping October 16; it has a breakaway port like Apple's MagSafe, but on a standard USB-C (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)
“More details on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark are coming, but what else?”
engadget — Microsoft Windows and Surface event 2026: Live updates on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark
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