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Microsoft opens preorders for its $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box

Microsoft has opened preorders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a developer-focused AI mini PC priced at $5,999 and scheduled to ship in November. One report says its 128GB of unified memory is intended to run local models with more than 120 billion parameters.

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Image: The Verge

What we know

Confirmed by several sources

  • Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder at a price of about $6,000. — Techmeme, The Verge

Reported by one source

  • The device has 128GB of unified memory, supports local models with more than 120 billion parameters, and is slated to ship in November. — Techmeme
  • The box has a flat, 3D-printed anodized design. — The Verge
  • The device resembles an oversized Lego brick. — Engadget

Coverage 3 publishers

  1. Techmeme

    Microsoft opens preorders for the $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, with 128GB of unified memory to run local models with 120B+ parameters, shipping in November (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge)

  2. The Verge

    Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder for $5,999

  3. Engadget

    Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like

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