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Nvidia RTX Spark laptops start at $2,599 — pre-orders are live now

Pre-orders are now live for Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, but these are the three Blackwell-powered machines I'd buy if you're a small business running local AI.

Nvidia RTX Spark laptops start at $2,599 — pre-orders are live now

Nvidia has introduced its RTX Spark laptops, designed to make it easier for small businesses to run AI models locally. These laptops feature powerful processors, Blackwell graphics, and large amounts of unified memory, all in portable form factors. Pre-orders are now open, with the first models expected to ship on October 16, 2023, with starting prices at $2,599.99, depending on the configuration.

Major manufacturers like Microsoft, Asus, Lenovo, HP, and Dell are offering RTX Spark laptops. Three models from these manufacturers that are recommended for small businesses are the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, HP's OmniBook Ultra 16, and Asus' ProArt P16. These laptops provide different specifications such as screen size, operating system, memory, storage, and processing power, catering to various AI needs and budgets.

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