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Qualcomm Intros New 1.3Ghz Snapdragon Chipset

Jun 1, 2009, 8:00 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Today Qualcomm announced the QSD8650A Snapdragon chipset for smartphones, which boosts processing power to 1.3Ghz and drops power consumption by 30% at the same time. The new chip has many features, including 2D/3D graphics engines, multi-mode support for UMTS/CDMA 3G networks, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi support, MediaFLO, and support for high-definition WXGA displays. The chip uses 45nm process technology and is packaged in a 15mm x 15mm footprint. It draws less than 10 milliwatts of power when in standby mode. The chip will sample in late 2009.

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Overmann

Jun 1, 2009, 9:34 AM

Finally...

A platform fast enough to run Windows Mobile!

netboy

but u wont able to buy phones with that chip until the year 2011!
u know how pdaphones are, they delay, and more delay!

MuToiD_MaN

Yeah but we already know Verizon will demand that they dial it down to like 733 MHz to preserve their bottom line :\

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