Qualcomm picks bad time to pitch a $300 laptop platform

Qualcomm is launching the Snapdragon C platform for entry-level laptops priced around $300, but rising DRAM costs may hinder vendors from meeting this target. The platform targets budget buyers with all-day battery life and fanless designs, though details on specifications remain undisclosed. Memory price surges could eliminate entry-level PCs below $500, according to analysts.