Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
Microsoft unveiled new AI-powered PCs based on Nvidia's RTX Spark chip at a San Francisco event during Tech Week. The Surface Laptop Ultra is available in two models starting at $2,600 and $3,700, with higher-priced options up to $5,900. The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a workstation for developers, starts at $6,000 and includes Microsoft's dev tools.
Microsoft's revamped Windows 11 features "Execution Containers," which allow users to sandbox AI agents and run them locally with CPU, GPU, and memory enhancements. Windows 11 CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the platform's focus on orchestrating AI models with memory, context, and action space. The devices aim to cater to developers, with Microsoft offering up to $1,000 off for Mac users trading in MacBook Pros.
Dell also announced its XPS 16 Creator Edition PC with similar Nvidia-RTX Spark specifications, available for pre-order in October for $3,800.
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