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Telecom Lead Team: Qualcomm announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft
to demonstrate pre-release Windows 8 on Snapdragon S4 processors with LTE
connectivity support.
Windows
8 powered by Snapdragon with LTE and 3G/4G wireless support enables the
connected standby experience with lower power consumption. It provides Windows
8-based PCs including tablets, convertibles and notebooks with wireless
broadband speeds.
Windows
8 powered with Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 reference hardware tablet was demonstrated
by AT&T LTE network at CES 2012.
“Our
Snapdragon S4 processors’ LTE network support and comprehensive software and
hardware integration help deliver greater flexibility and connectivity options
to Microsoft and device manufacturers,” said Luis Pineda , senior vice
president of computing and consumer products at Qualcomm.
Snapdragon-enabled
Windows 8 PCs, including tablets, convertibles and notebooks, will also be
enhanced by Qualcomm’s mobile Internet connectivity platform, Gobi, which
provides advanced 3G/4G connectivity and integrated LTE world mode support.
Qualcomm’s
Gobi 4000 platform allows device manufacturers to offer both LTE/HSPA+ and
LTE/EV-DO designs to meet the growing demand for embedded 3G/4G connectivity in
mobile devices worldwide.
“Today’s
customer demands a more powerful and faster network connection which plays to
Qualcomm’s key technology strengths for designing leading-edge chipsets. We are
working with Qualcomm to enable the next generation of mobile PCs and tablets
enhanced by our 3G and LTE networks,” said Michael Stice, vice president of computing
devices, emerging devices, AT&T.
Qualcomm recently joined hands with Sesame Workshop to explore augmented
reality experiences for children that encourage learning and imagination. Sesame Workshop has teamed
with Qualcomm to create a prototype playset that brings physical toys to
life.
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