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[November 20, 2009]

Lenovo selects Qualcomm's Gobi2000 technology

(Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Wireless technologies, products and services developer Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM) and computer manufacturer Lenovo Group (HKSE:0992) announced on Friday that Lenovo will incorporate Qualcomm's new Gobi2000 technology into upcoming ThinkPad laptops in the X, T and W Series beginning in 2010, to enable global 3G connectivity.

No financial details were disclosed.

According to the company, the Gobi-equipped laptops will provide business users with extensive wireless broadband access domestically and internationally by leveraging the availability of EV-DO and HSPA wireless networks worldwide.

Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardise on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region can provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area.

In addition, if an employee relocates to a different region or is travelling outside the home coverage area, the technology supports the ability to switch carriers without the need to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop.

The technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation.

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