Microsoft's premium Surface Laptop Ultra launches October 16, starting at $2,599

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Microsoft has set an October 16 release date for its new Surface Laptop Ultra. The high-end laptop features Nvidia's RTX Spark chip and an 18-core CPU. Its base model, priced from $2,599, includes 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The device is positioned as a premium offering with a 15-inch HDR touchscreen and haptic trackpad.

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