Preorder Microsoft Surface RTX Spark Dev Box – Starting at $5,999.99(www.microsoft.com)

4 pointsby canucker2016an hour ago2 comments

bluechair11 minutes ago
I didn’t see the memory bandwidth/speed (someone can correct my mental model; yes, I know I can ask an LLM) which is just as important as vram size.
canucker2016an hour ago
Under Key Tech Specs, in the Networking section, all it mentions is WiFi 7. No Ethernet???
- bigyabaian hour ago
  Looks like Ethernet to me? https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/...
  Not sure what the speeds are, but a CAT6 port seems to be present.
  - canucker201636 minutes ago
    Yeah, the dark pics don't help one figure out what's available.
    The pics for the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra are pretty dark, especially around the ports, as well. I don't see an Ethernet RJ45 port nor is any listed under Key Tech Specs for the Laptop Ultra.
    The engadget article just mentions "Ethernet port" for the RTX Spark Dev Box - no speed rating. see https://www.engadget.com/2280520/microsofts-surface-rtx-spar...
    The DGX Spark has 10G Ethernet, so you'd hope for about $1K less, you'd still get 10G.
    canucker201623 minutes ago
    The physical design is weird. Why not go for a slab-like pizza box design? Instead you have a podium - small rectangular base below a wider rectangle on top.
    The top looks like a crumb/dust magnet.
    from the main RTX Spark Dev Box page,
    "Surface RTX Spark Dev Box features an anodized aluminum body with 1,000 air vents built into its grid chassis—a nod to its 1,000 teraflops of compute performance."
    The "Close Look" popup mentions that it's 3D printed aluminum case.
    Why is the headphone jack on the back???
    I think there are two buttons on the top rear left of the box - I'd hope power and reset buttons.