But many of the specs on that page are estimates, but given this is a mobile-specific SoC, you can assume that the perf-envelope is lower than the DGX Spark SoC.
throwa356262 5 hours ago [-]
Personally I am more excited for the O3 AI cube that while not as powerful will hopefully be much more open and probably a lot cheaper too.
For US$100 less, you can get the 128GB Surface Laptop Ultra, but with a 1TB SSD, 15-inch toushscreen+webcam and keyboard instead of 2TB SSD+DIY screen and keyboard.
Not sure about the Ethernet port though. Maybe they expect the user to use a USB port for wired networking?
Not sure what the speeds are, but a CAT6 port seems to be present.
canucker2016 11 hours 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 DGX Spark has 10G Ethernet, so you'd hope for about $1K less, you'd still get 10G.
canucker2016 11 hours 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.
see https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/rtx-spark-n1x-6144-cor...
But many of the specs on that page are estimates, but given this is a mobile-specific SoC, you can assume that the perf-envelope is lower than the DGX Spark SoC.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-unveils-AI-Cube-mini-PC...
see https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/mini-pcs/proart-mini-...
Asus also lists support for 4 displays and multiple SSD slots while Microsoft supports 3 displays for their dev box.
Not sure about the Ethernet port though. Maybe they expect the user to use a USB port for wired networking?
see https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-lapt...
Not sure what the speeds are, but a CAT6 port seems to be present.
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.
The top looks like a crumb/dust magnet.
from the main RTX Spark Dev Box page,
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.