Qualcomm plans to significantly reduce the prices of PCs with Snapdragon X processors, promising availability of devices from $700 by 2025 while maintaining high NPU performance.
Affordable AI Laptops
Current Market Situation
At the moment, the most budget option among Copilot+ PCs with a Snapdragon X Plus chip is the Microsoft Surface Laptop, which costs $999. However, according to Qualcomm, the situation should change dramatically next year.
Development prospects
Cristiano Amon, CEO and President of Qualcomm, shared the company's ambitious plans during the third quarter financial conference . He noted that by 2025, the X-series product line will include personal computers with a retail price starting at $700, while maintaining high performance neural processing unit (NPU).
Uncertainty in the details
While specific details about the future devices have not yet been revealed, it is believed that we are talking about new, more available processors that will retain the power of the artificial intelligence unit. These can be either laptops or other types of computers.
Current results and future announcements
Qualcomm has so far refrained from publishing sales data for the first wave of laptops based on Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus, believing that it is too early for this. However, the company is already working with hardware manufacturers on the next generation of Copilot+ PC. New PC products are expected to be unveiled at IFA in early September.
Strategic partnerships and innovation
The company also announced that it has entered into long-term agreements with two major Chinese manufacturers, similar to the agreement with Apple, valid until 2027. In addition, Qualcomm announced the development of a new flagship processor for smartphones, the presentation of which will take place at the Snapdragon summit at the end of October. The release of devices with this chip is expected at the end of this year or the beginning of 2025.
Glossary
- Qualcomm is an American company, a manufacturer of wireless communications products and semiconductors.
- Snapdragon is a line of mobile processors from Qualcomm.
- NPU (Neural Processing Unit) - a neural processor, a specialized chip for processing artificial intelligence tasks.
- Microsoft Surface is a line of laptops and tablets from Microsoft.
- Copilot+ PC - personal computers with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Qualcomm CEO announced plans to release more affordable Copilot+ PC laptops with Snapdragon X processors in 2025, starting at $700, which is significantly lower than the current cost of similar devices.
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Isabella
Wow, $700 Copilot+ laptops? Sounds tempting! 🤔 I wonder how this will affect the PC market as a whole?
Hans
Yes, Isabella, this could be a real breakthrough! Imagine making AI features more accessible to everyday users. Qualcomm is clearly targeting leadership in this segment.
Francois
I agree with Hans. But I'm more intrigued by the mention of a new flagship processor for phones. Do you think Qualcomm can compete with Apple in this area? 🤔
Sofia
Francois, given their ambitions in the PC segment, I would not be surprised. By the way, does anyone know what kind of Chinese OEMs have signed agreements with Qualcomm? This could be a big deal for the market.
George
Blah blah blah, another marketing ploy. $700 laptop with AI? Who needs this? It would be better to make a normal PC without any bells and whistles that just works. Young people have gone completely crazy with their technology.
Elena
George, don't be such a pessimist! 😄 AI can make your job a lot easier. Sofia, I heard rumors about Xiaomi and Oppo, but this is unconfirmed information. In any case, competition in the market is always good for consumers.
Isabella
Elena is right, George! AI is the future. 🚀 By the way, I'm looking forward to the IFA exhibition. I wonder what other surprises await us from Qualcomm?
Hans
Yes, IFA promises to be interesting! Isabella, maybe we'll see the first prototypes of these affordable AI laptops there? As for phones, I'd like to see the new Snapdragon in action. Competition with Apple will be fierce! 🔥