From PCMAG · Michael Kan · · 1m 30s
RTX Spark Laptops Start Preorders at High Prices
Microsoft launches Nvidia-powered RTX Spark laptops with steep prices due to memory shortages.
In brief
Microsoft launches Nvidia-powered RTX Spark laptops with steep prices due to memory shortages. Microsoft opens preorders for Nvidia RTX Spark laptops starting at $2,599 with 24GB RAM, but high prices result from memory shortages. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Preorders Begin
Microsoft opens preorders for Nvidia-powered RTX Spark laptops today with first shipments scheduled for Oct. 16.
Asus RTX Spark Pricing
Asus RTX Spark starts at $4,399 with 64GB RAM, while the Asus ProArt P14 begins at $3,699 with 48GB RAM.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 with 24GB RAM and 512GB storage, while the 32GB model costs $3,299.
HP OmniBook Preorders
HP's OmniBook X 14 starts at $2,999 with 32GB RAM, and the OmniBook Ultra 16 begins at $3,199 with 32GB RAM.
Surface RTX Spark Dev Box
Microsoft sells a desktop-based Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for $5,999 with 128GB RAM, expected to ship in November.
Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition
Dell's XPS 16 Creator Edition costs $3,799 with 32GB RAM and 512GB storage on Best Buy.
Nvidia's Memory Shortage
High prices stem from a memory shortage, with Nvidia's RTX Spark laptops designed for up to 128GB RAM.
Hybrid Intelligence
Microsoft promotes Hybrid Intelligence for local and cloud AI, allowing users to run AI agents locally for sensitive tasks.
AI Agent Demos
Microsoft showed demos of AI agents handling tax documents offline and using GitHub Copilot for coding projects.
The main idea
Microsoft opens preorders for Nvidia RTX Spark laptops starting at $2,599 with 24GB RAM, but high prices result from memory shortages.
