5G Enabled PCs and laptops
Connectivity’s horizons are about to be broadened just when we thought people are a bit too connected. MediaTek and Intel are coming together for creating 5G notebooks, aiming for the commercial market, for the people who need ultra-fast, everywhere connectivity. And although laptops and notebooks are offering mobility for decades now, connectivity has been a challenge even in recent years with hotspots and Wi-fi everywhere. And even then safety is always bound to be compromised on such public networks. Intel’s leading x86-based notebook coupled with MediaTek’s fast and efficient 5G connectivity brings new capabilities to essential software. This technology will not only improve the existing streaming and online gaming quality but also offers an opportunity to unlock ideas, apps, and markets. This should be rolling out in early 2021 and global PC and laptop vendors are backing the project. The first wave of flagship 5G smartphones had Mediatek’s 5G system-on-chip, which had Helio M70 modem chip. Collaborating with Intel, MediaTek’s 5G technology is being developed to meet Intel’s PC platform specifications. “5G is poised to unleash a new level of computing and connectivity that will transform the way we interact with the world. Intel’s partnership with MediaTek brings together industry leaders with deep engineering, system integration, and connectivity expertise to deliver 5G experiences on the next generation of the world’s best PCs” said Gregory Bryant, Intel Executive Vice President.
