Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chip

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The new device shows Microsoft remains committed to making its own PCs even though it's not one of the top device makers.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:55:10 UTC.

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