Qualcomm Cancels Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit, Issues Refunds
The decision to halt the mini PC's release follows quality control concerns and unresolved hardware issues.
- Qualcomm has officially canceled its Snapdragon X Elite Developer Kit, originally intended to aid app development for Windows on Arm.
- The company cited the product's failure to meet its standards of excellence as the reason for the cancellation.
- Refunds are being issued to customers, and those who received the dev kit will not be required to return it.
- Speculation suggests that issues with the HDMI port and FCC compliance may have contributed to the decision.
- Despite this setback, Qualcomm continues to support Windows on Arm development through other platforms and resources.