{
  "id": 12680424,
  "title": "Microsoft opens preorders for the Surface Laptop Ultra from $2,599, shipping October 16; it has a breakaway port like Apple's MagSafe, but on a standard USB-C (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsoft-opens-preorders-for-the-surface-laptop-ultra-from-2-599",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Techmeme",
    "slug": "techmeme",
    "url": "https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-finally-confirms-surface-laptop-ultra-pricing-and-release-date"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Microsoft has opened preorders for its Surface Laptop Ultra, priced from $2,599, with shipping set for October 16. According to Windows Central, the device features a breakaway port similar to Apple's MagSafe, but on a standard USB-C.\n\nThe laptop is powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, which enables it to handle AI tasks locally without relying on cloud servers, as reported by Quartz. This capability is part of Microsoft's effort to integrate AI into its Windows 11 operating system.\n\nThe Surface Laptop Ultra is one of several new laptops that incorporate Nvidia's GPU expertise, as mentioned by The Verge. The device's pricing and availability were announced after its initial unveiling in June.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET – watch it live here for more on RTX Spark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsofts-windows-and-surface-event-starts-at-10-am-pt-1-pm-et-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-07T10:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Windows and Surface event: how to watch and what to expect",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/windows-and-surface-event-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect",
        "published": "2026-10-07T13:12:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Microsoft's new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box ships with a \"ready-to-code Windows experience\" and a hefty price tag",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/microsofts-new-surface-rtx-spark-dev-box-ships-with-a-ready-to-code",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:44:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}