Microsoft and Nvidia unveil the Surface Laptop Ultra, a new AI-focused Windows laptop presented at an event in San Francisco featuring Nvidia’s RTX Spark chips. Multiple outlets report Microsoft positions the device as a platform for running AI models locally, aiming to reduce reliance on cloud servers and support on-device “AI agent” style tasks.
Reports describe a range of high-end configurations and premium pricing. CNBC and Bloomberg say the flagship model starts around $2,599, while The Verge notes some RTX Spark laptops can cost far more, reaching up to about $7,000 depending on configuration. Outlets also cite that the laptop supports large memory capacities for running big models, and includes upgraded hardware features for performance and cooling. Several sources add that Microsoft and Nvidia executives—Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang—publicly highlight the partnership and the laptop’s performance. Other outlets frame the move as part of Microsoft’s ongoing effort to remain competitive in premium PC hardware, including against high-end MacBook Pro models on certain AI workloads.
