Partners of TD SYNNEX can expect to be amongst the first in the industry to have access to the new range of AI-driven Snapdragon processors that are now being developed by Qualcomm and are expected to appear in leading-brand laptop devices early next year.
► Laptops using new Snapdragon CPUs expected in Q2 2024
► Will provide generative AI capability on the chip
► 5G and Wi Fi 7 will also be built-into select models
TD SYNNEX is working with Qualcomm to raise awareness and pave the way for the arrival of the new chips which, as well as being capable of running everyday Windows applications, will come with embedded AI capabilities. This means that users won’t have to depend on cloud-based platforms to make use of generative AI. In addition, some Qualcomm CPUs will come with built-in support for 5G and for WiFi 7.
Jay Allen, business unit director, PC Systems, UK, TD SYNNEX, said: ‘This is exciting news. Qualcomm is set to make real waves in the market and as a result of the collaboration between TD SYNNEX and Qualcomm, our partners can expect to be amongst the first to be exposed to these new products and their capabilities. Snapdragon is already a trusted name in the mobile market and we are expecting the launch of the new CPUs for laptops to cause quite a stir and for customers at all levels to be very keen to hear about their capabilities.’
TD SYNNEX will be making detailed information on the new Snapdragon products available to partners and will also be holding a number of briefing sessions on them. A series of videos outlining the benefits of the Snapdragon laptop CPUs are available already.
