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Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, both featuring Nvidia's RTX Spark SOC. These devices are available for pre-order with a scheduled release date of October 16.
The Surface Laptop Ultra introduces 'Magnetic Connect,' a magnetic USB Type-C charging system. Brett Ostrum, Corporate Vice President of Surface, stated the cable attaches to the right-side port, which remains functional for data and video.
While Microsoft claims this is a world first, the author notes similarities to Apple's MagSafe, though Magnetic Connect avoids proprietary cables. The design may reflect 2024 EU regulations requiring USB-C charging for laptops.
The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599, while the Dev Box costs $5,999. The author expresses skepticism regarding the charger's marketing, noting the high price is likely driven by 128 GB of unified memory and AI performance capabilities.
