Qualcomm Halts Development of Mini PC Featuring Snapdragon X Elite Processor

Recently, an unusual situation unfolded regarding Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Dev Kit, a compact PC priced at $899, featuring Windows 11 and the cutting-edge Snapdragon X Elite processor. In a surprising move, Qualcomm announced the instant discontinuation of this product, promising full refunds for all orders, including those already fulfilled, while also ending all support. The company cited that the device “has not achieved our established standards of excellence.”

According to the communication Qualcomm sent to its customers (as reported by XDA):

At Qualcomm, we strive to be at the forefront of technological innovation and to provide exceptional experiences for our esteemed customers. The release of over 30 Snapdragon X-series powered PCs showcases our capability to advance technology and highlights the industry’s eagerness to adopt our next-generation solutions. However, the Developer Kit has unfortunately not fulfilled our high standards of quality, leading us to the decision to suspend this product and all related support indefinitely.

Engagement with the developer community remains a priority for Qualcomm. If you wish to delve deeper into Windows on Snapdragon, we encourage you to connect with us on Discord or visit our developer portal at Qualcomm.com. If you’re prepared to create your next-generation AI PC application, make sure to explore the Qualcomm Device Cloud (QDC) today.

While it is certainly peculiar to witness Qualcomm discontinuing its Dev Kit, users and developers still have plenty of options when it comes to Windows on ARM devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor, despite the Dev Kit having a distinct WeU that boasted the top clock speeds.

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