Qualcomm Introduces Second-Generation Embedded Gobi Module for Mobile Internet Access

Broad Range of Performance Enhancements in Gobi2000 Brings Additional Functionality to Notebooks and Sub-Notebooks

SAN DIEGO — February 11, 2009

Core News Facts

• Qualcomm Incorporated today introduced its second-generation embedded Gobi™ module, delivering multi-mode 3G mobile Internet access on either HSPA or CDMA2000® EV-DO networks in markets around the world.
• The Gobi2000™ module offers a wide range of enhancements, including support for additional radio frequencies, increased data speeds, enhanced GPS functionality and support for additional operating systems such as Windows 7.
• Currently sampling, the Gobi2000 module is expected to be in laptops scheduled for commercial launch in the second half of 2009.
• The Gobi2000 module adds support for additional radio frequencies within the 800 MHz and 900 MHz bands, including UMTS900 which is often used for rural areas in Europe.
  • Improved uplink capabilities, with support for up to 5.76 Mbps via HSUPA, translates to even faster upload speeds for laptops equipped with Gobi2000 technology.
  • The GPS functionality of the Gobi2000 module has been further improved with support for Assisted-GPS (A-GPS ) and gpsOneXTRA™ Assistance Technology, which delivers enhanced operation for standalone-GPS via assistance data when A-GPS is not available.
  • Gobi2000 technology supports an expanded range of operating systems, including integration with Windows 7, to enable an optimal 3G connectivity experience.
• The Gobi2000 solution includes Qualcomm's MDM2000™ chipset, associated HMA-compliant software* and APIs, and a reference design for a software-defined configurable data modem supporting EV-DO Rev. A and HSPA - with full backward compatibility.

QCT Quotes

Mike Concannon, Senior Vice President of Product Management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies
“Qualcomm's first-generation Gobi module has been broadly accepted as seven of the world's 10 largest notebook OEMs have adopted Gobi, and we are now expanding our Gobi roadmap with a second-generation product that delivers enhanced functionality in response to industry demands. The Gobi2000 module offers a broad range of performance enhancements that will further accelerate the market growth of embedded 3G connectivity.”

Gary S. Greenbaum, Director of Business Development for Windows Networking at Microsoft Corp
“Microsoft sees embedded 3G connectivity becoming an increasingly standard feature in mobile computing, and we believe that Gobi2000 will help drive the exponential growth of the market. We believe Gobi notebook and netbook customers will experience the long-sought desire for ubiquitous connectivity.”

Carol Hess-Nickels, Director, Worldwide Business Notebook Marketing, Personal Systems Group, HP
“The Gobi module delivers significant benefits not only to notebook users seeking flexibility in connectivity, but also to the entire industry. HP has implemented first-generation Gobi into multiple notebook models across our portfolio, and we are looking forward to leveraging the enhancements in Gobi2000 in future notebook offerings.”

Resources

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Relevant Content

• Learn About Gobi
• GobiAnywhere.com
• Find Gobi-enabled Products
• QCT Trends - Laptop Magazine Selects Gobi Internet Techology for Mobile Innovation Award
• QCT Trends - Mobile Internet Solution Chosen as One of 2008's Top New Technologies
• Press Release - Panasonic and Qualcomm Team Up to Offer Gobi On All New Toughbook Notebooks
• Press Release - AT&T Certifies Qualcomm’s Gobi Global Mobile Internet Technology For Use On the AT&T Network
• Double your 3G option: Gobi Lets You Connect Anywhere - Computerworld
• Qualcomm Promises One Wireless Card to Rule Them All - Wired
• Request the Forrester Research Paper on How Mobile Broadband Wireless Connectivity Improves Productivity and Increases Revenue
• Qualcomm CDMA Technologies
• Qualcomm Incorporated
• Microsoft
• HP

Legal Statement

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Gobi, Gobi2000, gpsOneXTRA and MDM2000 are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA USA). Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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