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Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra and Windows AI Tools
At an event held in San Francisco on October 7, Microsoft provided a detailed look at the Surface Laptop Ultra and new artificial intelligence features for Windows. The company believes that AI agents running directly on computers will change how personal computers are used. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows chief Pavan Davuluri also attended the event. The main focus was on a system that combines on-device data processing with cloud computing.
With the user’s permission, Copilot will perform tasks based on files stored on the computer. AI agents that carry out tasks autonomously will handle simple calculations on the device itself. For more demanding work, they will use the power of the cloud. Copilot will also be able to create apps and widgets. Microsoft is also working to make Windows a more secure platform for such agents.
Starting this fall, thousands of commands will be available for quick execution through the search box on the Windows taskbar. Users will be able to enable dark mode, take screenshots, and adjust the volume. They will also be able to get answers to questions and send text from there. AI agents for Windows will be installed using the Get Started tool. Portable Computer will run directly on the device without an internet connection, while Muse will be released as a separate Windows app.
The Surface Laptop Ultra has a 15-inch Mini LED display. The display has a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The touchpad is 30% larger than the one on the previous model. The laptop weighs less than 2 kg and is less than 18 mm thick. According to Microsoft, cooling performance has increased by 2.5 times, and the battery lasts all day. Connectivity options include USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI. It also has a headphone jack and a full-size SD card reader.
The laptop runs on NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform. Its graphics performance is on par with the GeForce RTX 5070. The processor has 20 CPU cores, while the system offers up to 128 GB of shared memory. A dedicated NPU for artificial intelligence computations also meets Copilot+ requirements. The chip consumes up to 80 W of power. The system supports graphics technologies such as ray tracing, DLSS, and NVIDIA Reflex. The SSD is replaceable, making the device easier to repair.
The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 (about 4,420 manats). Preorders opened on October 7, and sales will begin on October 16. The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box mini PC, designed for more demanding artificial intelligence tasks, starts at $5,999 (about 10,200 manats). Preorders are also being accepted for it, but a release date has not yet been announced.