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Microsoft opens preorders for the Surface Laptop Ultra from $2,599, shipping October 16; it has a breakaway port like Apple's MagSafe, but on a standard USB-C (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)

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Microsoft launches the Surface Laptop Ultra, priced at $2,599, shipping October 16, featuring a breakaway port similar to Apple's MagSafe, but with a standard USB-C connection, adding to the Surface Laptop series.

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It is priced at $2,599 and ships on October 16.: It is priced at $2,599 and ships on October 16.
The device features a breakaway port, similar to Apple's MagSafe, but with a standard USB…: The device features a breakaway port, similar to Apple's MagSafe, but with a standard USB-C connection, expanding the Surface Laptop series.

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Microsoft opens preorders for the Surface Laptop Ultra from $2,599, shipping October 16; it has a breakaway port like Apple's MagSafe, but on a standard USB-C (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)

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