Technology|August 4, 2011 12:49 am

Qualcomm overhauls complex naming scheme, introduces simpler Snapdragon levels

Say it with us now: “Huzzah!” For years, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon code has been hold behind from ubiquitous bargain by the single thing: befuddling indication numbers. Hearing about an MSM 8255 doesn’t unequivocally hang with the normal consumer, as well as even for members of the press (and folks neck-deep in the supply channel), it wasn’t only easy to keep lane of. In the bid to put upon the some-more consumer-facing suit, Qually has voiced the intentions to pierce divided from formidable processor names as well as pierce towards the easier “series” model. For now, you’ll find S1, S2, S3 as well as S4, with “1′ being the mass marketplace device as well as “4″ being the product you essentially want. The slip only after the mangle explains where the cutoffs have been for any level, though curiously enough, it sounds as if some-more of these will be combined as technologies improve, speeds enlarge as well as capabilities soar. In alternative words, you goal your great-grandson is fervent to get his hands upon the Snapdragon S498. Wait, wasn’t this suspect to revoke complexities?

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