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Qualcomm develops 1.3GHz 45nm chipset for phones and netbooks

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  UPDATE: Video of Android running Snapdragon powered Eee PC added below. Qualcomm at the Computex presscon unveiled a 45nm based QSD8650A Snapdragon chipset. This SoC meant for smartphones and smartbooks (netbooks) advances over the previous Snapdragon chipsets and features a processor clocking at 1.3GHz, UMTS and CDMA 3G connectivity, GPS, Wi-Fi, hi-def video recording […]

Nokia entering notebook business, already in talks with OEMs

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  An interview with a Finnish broadcaster, Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo confirmed that they are actively looking to enter the laptop business. The reason for this is the rapid convergence between the computers and mobile phones, making Nokia to move towards the next evolution of phones. The rumors were rife about Nokia’s entrance in the […]

Qualcomm chipset will make sub-$150 phones faster, better

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  Qualcomm has announced a new chipset that will make mid-range phones perform at par with the high-end smartphones. The new Mobile Station Modem (MSM7227) chipset integrates CPU, graphics processor, GPS, HSDPA/HSUPA and the best part is the support for Android, Symbian S60, Windows Mobile and BREW Mobile Platforms, making it widely compatible. Features: 600MHz […]

Toshiba TG01 will be the first Snapdragon powered device

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  We have seen Qualcomm trying to show the capabilities of its Snapdragon platform and now we’ll see the first device powered by Qualcomm’s system-on-chip (SoC) at the upcoming MWC. Made by Toshiba, the TG01 definitely looks to possess beauty with brains. The 9.9mm thin handset boasts Toshiba’s custom made 3D UI layer which will […]

Qualcomm buys handheld graphics and multimedia division from AMD

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  Qualcomm announced that they have acquired some part of the graphics and multimedia technology assets from AMD. The deal also includes intellectual property and other resources that were a part of AMD’s handheld arm. Qualcomm has its intention clear with this buyout. They will integrate AMD’s graphics prowess into their system-on-chip (SoC) product, more […]

Samsung to launch netbook based on Qualcomm’s chip

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  Samsung is working with Qualcomm to bring out a decently spec’ed netbook. The release date is slated to be in the last week of June and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1GHz ARMv7 microprocessor. It will be a true multimedia device because of its HD playback capabilities and also a whopping 12 megapixel […]