Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra Gets Release Date and $2,599 Starting Price
The Nvidia RTX Spark-equipped device launches October 16, with the base configuration featuring an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
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Microsoft has announced a release date for its Surface Laptop Ultra, months after first revealing the device.
The Nvidia RTX Spark-equipped laptop will launch on October 16, with pricing starting at $2,599 for the base configuration.
Specifications
The base model features an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The device ships with a 15-inch HDR touchscreen display capable of up to 2,000 nits of brightness, according to the announcement.
Additional configuration options and their respective pricing were not detailed in the available information.
The launch positions the Surface Laptop Ultra as one of Microsoft's higher-end offerings in its Surface lineup, aimed at users seeking more powerful graphics and processing capabilities.
Sources
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