LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated
(NASDAQ:QCOM), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), today announced
that leading mobile operators from around the world will support
the Always Connected PC category, bringing easy and affordable
connectivity plans to consumers on advanced LTE wireless networks.
Select operators in some countries will also stock Always Connected
PCs in their owned retail locations. Three new Windows 10 devices
powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Mobile PC platform from
OEM brands Asus, HP and Lenovo will utilize mobile operators'
blazing fast LTE networks, supporting mobile computing virtually
anytime, anywhere.
"We continually look for ways to redefine the mobile experience
for customers, which is why we developed the Qualcomm Snapdragon
Mobile PC platform," said Don
McGuire, vice president, global product marketing, Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. "With the commitment of leading mobile operators
worldwide, the Always Connected PC will offer consumers one of the
most comprehensive mobile computing experiences, with always on
connectivity of up-to Gigabit LTE speeds* and 'beyond all-day'
battery life packaged into innovative, thin and light PC
designs."
Through the first half of 2018 and continuing through the year,
these Always Connected PCs will be able to utilize the blazing fast
LTE speeds on the following leading mobile operator networks in
China, Italy, U.K. and U.S.
- China – China Telecom
- Italy – TIM (Telecom
Italia)
- U.K. – EE
- U.S. – Sprint, Verizon
"The collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies has resulted in a
new category for the PC – the Always Connected PC. It combines the
connectivity and the simplicity of the smartphone with the power
and creative capability of the Windows 10 PC, transforming how we
work and play," said Matt Barlow,
corporate vice president, Windows and devices, Microsoft. "With the
support of our mobile operator partners, consumers now have the
opportunity to enjoy superfast connectivity over LTE networks at an
affordable price, anytime and anywhere."
This announcement comes on the heels of the second annual
Snapdragon Technology Summit in December where the first Windows on
Snapdragon device, the 2-in-1 convertible ASUS NovaGo was announced
which is expected to be available early this year, and a detachable
HP ENVY x2 Windows on Snapdragon Mobile PC, release date to be
determined. Today at CES, Lenovo announced the details of their new
Always Connected PC the Miix 630 featuring the Snapdragon 835
Mobile PC Platform and Windows 10 S for a secure, streamlined
experience.
To find out more about specific device availability consumers
should look for specific mobile operator announcements and offers
this Spring.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm's technologies powered the smartphone revolution and
connected billions of people. We pioneered 3G and 4G – and now we
are leading the way to 5G and a new era of intelligent, connected
devices. Our products are revolutionizing industries, including
automotive, computing, IoT, healthcare and data center, and are
allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways
never before imagined. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing
business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering,
research and development functions, and all of our products and
services businesses, including, our QCT semiconductor business. For
more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
*Requires compatible network.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of
Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate
Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
John Sinnott, Investor
Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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