Qualcomm, MS to deliver Win 8 on S4 processors

LAS VEGAS & SAN DIEGO, USA: Qualcomm Inc. today announced at the 2012 International CES show that it is collaborating with Microsoft Corp. to demonstrate pre-release Windows 8 on Snapdragon S4 processors with LTE connectivity support.

Demonstrated on the AT&T 4G LTE network for the first time, Windows 8 powered by Snapdragon with LTE and 3G/4G wireless support enables the connected standby experience with lower power consumption recently demonstrated by Microsoft, and provides Windows 8-based PCs including tablets, convertibles and notebooks with wireless broadband speeds and advanced connectivity solutions to help enable fast, productive experiences for users worldwide.

Demonstrations of pre-release Windows 8 on the Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 reference hardware tablet with LTE were held during Dr. Paul E. Jacobs' opening keynote address earlier today. Jacobs' keynote was part of the Technology and Evolving Countries (TEC) Program, focused on the role mobile technology plays in global innovation and economic growth in consumer electronics.

"Qualcomm is excited to be working with Microsoft to showcase the world's first demonstration of Windows 8 powered by our Snapdragon platform with LTE connectivity on the AT&T 4G LTE network," said Luis Pineda, senior VP of computing and consumer products at Qualcomm.

He added that their Snapdragon S4 processors' LTE network support and comprehensive software and hardware integration help deliver greater flexibility and connectivity options to Microsoft and device manufacturers. PC — including tablets, convertibles and notebooks — and other device makers alike continue to choose Qualcomm processors for the best combination of processing performance, efficient power usage and wireless connectivity on a single platform.

"Qualcomm's technologies help bring high-performance, power-efficient solutions to consumers," said Aidan Marcuss, senior director of Windows Core Marketing and Ecosystem, Microsoft.

He added that in many cases today's consumers and businesses not only desire but require always- on, always-connected computing devices. Qualcomm and Microsoft are committed to their continued collaboration to bring innovative, top-performing devices to consumers around the world.