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Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 for professional users
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Microsoft has unveiled its most powerful laptop device yet - the Surface Laptop Ultra, with shipments scheduled to begin on October 16 2026.

The device will cost from $2,599, putting it directly into the price range of high-end machines used by creators and technical professionals.

Microsoft is also offering configurations costing $3,699.99 and $5,899.99, giving the Surface Laptop Ultra specifications aimed at demanding professional workloads

Surface Laptop Ultra focuses on professional workloads

Microsoft says the laptop is designed for creators, AI specialists, engineers, scientists, developers, and other users running demanding applications.

The entry configuration comes with 24GB RAM and 512GB storage, while the next version has 32GB RAM and 1TB storage.

The highest configuration includes 128GB RAM and 1TB storage,...

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