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title: "Surface Laptop Ultra review: a different kind of MacBook Pro"
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description: "The Verge reviews Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, a $5,900 device co-developed with Nvidia to showcase Arm-based RTX Spark chips. Designed for developers, it aims to run local AI models and AAA games on Windows on Arm. However, the review notes that while the promise is compelling, the reality of local AI implementation remains messy."
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# Surface Laptop Ultra review: a different kind of MacBook Pro

This MacBook Pro lookalike is designed for developers. 

After setting up Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, I spent five minutes just staring at it. I wasn't surprised by its MacBook Pro-like design or blown away by its bright display. I was trying to work out what I'd actually do with a $5,900 laptop.

This isn't just any regular Windows laptop. Microsoft has teamed up with Nvidia to build a high-end laptop to showcase Nvidia's new Arm-based RTX Spark chips. It's a big moment for Windows on Arm, as these chips can run demanding AI models locally, alongside the latest AAA games and creative apps. The promise is compelling, but the reality of local AI is much messier.

Getting the most out of the S …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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