Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason

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Post by fireball_blaze » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 4:00 PM UTC

Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason
gizmodo.com

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Post by mads » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 5:51 PM UTC

Isn't this just another reference device?

Re: Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason

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Post by meepmorp » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:31 PM UTC

mads wrote: post #2

Isn't this just another reference device?

Apparently the assembly and distribution is handled by Asus, and it's intended to be sold to real people.

The article suggests they're looking to build out a fanbase for Qualcomm's products, like with AMD/Intel. There may be more direct to end user products coming.

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Post by achow » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:53 PM UTC

mads wrote: post #2

Isn't this just another reference device?

They are bundling accessories - ear buds etc., which a reference device will not have.

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Post by ffhhj » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 7:40 PM UTC

achow wrote: post #4

mads wrote: post #2

Isn't this just another reference device?

They are bundling accessories - ear buds etc., which a reference device will not have.

Also charger and cable? But that would make them antiecological.