Qualcomm picks bad time to pitch a $300 laptop platform

Qualcomm is launching a $300 laptop platform based on its Snapdragon C chip, targeting students, families, and small businesses. The move comes at a challenging time as component shortages and supply chain disruptions are driving up hardware costs across the industry.

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