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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.
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