The Surface Laptop Ultra is an AI monster with a laptop problem

Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop Ultra, featuring a Mediatek CPU and Nvidia RTX Spark SoC to run local AI models. This device utilizes hybrid intelligence, allowing users to switch between local processing and Microsoft Copilot AI. While competing laptops from Dell, HP, and MSI provide alternatives, the Surface Laptop Ultra introduces Magnetic Connect. This first magnetic USB-C charger is positioned as a superior alternative to Apple MagSafe, offering a significant hardware advancement for the new laptop line.