Qualcomm Suddenly Discontinues "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit," Issues Full Refunds for Sold Orders

Qualcomm Suddenly Discontinues "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit," Issues Full Refunds for Sold OrdersJust recently, Qualcomm launched its first mini PC based on its own Snapdragon XElite, dubbed the "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit," priced at $899. However, to the surprise of many, Qualcomm has abruptly announced the discontinuation of the product, issuing full refunds for all sold orders and ceasing support

Qualcomm Suddenly Discontinues "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit," Issues Full Refunds for Sold Orders

Just recently, Qualcomm launched its first mini PC based on its own Snapdragon XElite, dubbed the "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit," priced at $899. However, to the surprise of many, Qualcomm has abruptly announced the discontinuation of the product, issuing full refunds for all sold orders and ceasing support.

In an email sent to customers, Qualcomm stated: "The Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit has not fully met our established standards of excellence. As a result, we regret to inform you that we have made the decision to indefinitely discontinue the product and its support." Qualcomm has not offered a detailed explanation for the sudden cancellation of the product. According to media reports, approximately 200 users have already received the product and will be given full refunds without the need to return the device.

The "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit" measures 199x175x35mm and weighs 970g. It is equipped with a fully loaded Snapdragon XElite (X1E-00-1DE), featuring 12 cores with a peak frequency of 3.8GHz across all cores and 4.3GHz for dual cores, a total cache of 42MB, and a thermal design power of 80W, paired with an 180W power adapter. Additionally, the product boasts 32GB LPDDR5X memory, 512GB NVMe SSD, support for Wi-Fi7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connections, and interfaces including an HDMI, three USB4, two USB-A3.2, an RJ-45, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The news of Qualcomm's abrupt discontinuation of the "Windows Snapdragon Developer Kit" has shocked the industry and sparked widespread speculation. Some believe that the product may have encountered significant flaws, failing to meet expected standards. Others speculate that the market demand may have been insufficient or the product's positioning might have been off-target. Regardless of the reason, Qualcomm's move undoubtedly casts a shadow over its development strategy in the mini PC market.