Intel, Qualcomm and Windows PCs

Intel's co-CEO claims retailers say Qualcomm-powered PCs have high return rates, points to new competitors with Arm chips coming in 2025
Intel says that retailers complain about high return rate of Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite-based Windows PCs, but expects more competition from the Arm camp next year.
Intel interim CEO ‘publicly’ shares concerns on ARM-based PCs ‘high return rates’; Qualcomm retaliates
Qualcomm denied Intel's claim of high return rates for Snapdragon X Elite-powered Windows PCs due to software issues. Qualcomm stated return rates are normal, with products maintaining high consumer ratings.
Intel strikes back, calling out high return rate of Qualcomm laptops
Intel's co-CEO says retailers are extremely concerned about how many Qualcomm Snapdragon PCs are getting returned by customers.
Qualcomm: Return Rates For Snapdragon X PCs Are ‘Within Industry Norm’
Qualcomm said return rates for Snapdragon X-powered PCs are “within industry norm” after one of Intel’s co-CEOs claimed that retailers have been complaining about high return rates due to software compatibility issues.
Intel claims retailers are facing high return rates for Snapdragon PCs, Qualcomm denies it
The PC market is undergoing a significant shift as Arm-based processors gain traction, challenging the long-standing dominance of x86 architecture. However, this transition is not without
Qualcomm fires back at Intel's claims of high laptop return rates — the company says Snapdragon X PCs are within 'industry norm' for returns
Qualcomm reacts to Intel's claim about the high return rate of Snapdragon X-powered PCs, saying everything is within industry regular and customers enjoy the systems.
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