Based on Intel processor N100 or N200 SoC, the CTL Chromebook NL73 series is offered with a Snapdragon X35 modem to support the new 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) standard.
5G RedCap (also known as 5G NR-Light) limits bandwidth to approximately a few hundred Mbps while maintaining 5G features such as low latency, low power consumption, enhanced security, and network slicing. Originally designed to target industrial IoT applications, Qualcomm announced that when the company’s Snapdragon But he also said it could be used.
Main specifications of Chromebook NL73 “5G RedCap”:
- Alder Lake N-series SoC (any)
- Intel Processor N100 quad-core processor, up to 3.4 GHz (turbo), 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD Graphics, TDP: 6W
- Intel Processor N200 quad-core processor, up to 3.7 GHz (turbo), 6MB cache, 32EU Intel HD Graphics. TDP: 6W
- System memory – 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB DDR5/5X RAM
- Storage – 128 GB UFS storage (I think this is the first time I’ve seen UFS storage on Alder Lake-N hardware, and it’s actually supported)
- Display – 11.6 HD touchscreen or non-touch display with 1366 x 768 resolution.180 or 360° hinge depending on model
- Camera – 720p webcam
- Connectivity
- WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 via Intel AX211 Wireless Module
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 modem RF system supporting 5G-RedCap with download speeds up to 220 Mbps and upload speeds up to 110 Mbps
- USB – 2x USB-A ports, 2x USB-C ports
- Durable – MIL-STD-810H certified, 75cm drop tested, tempered glass, built-in carry handle
The ML73 series runs Chrome OS and automatic updates are guaranteed until June 2033.
CTL’s 5G RedCap Chromebook is not yet available, but instead the company demonstrated a prototype at MWC 2024. In addition to lower costs, using his 5G RedCap instead of 4G LTE also enables a private cellular network. Please see the product page for more information on the existing CTL Chromebook ML73 series. The press release provides details about the 5G RedCap demo.
Thanks to TLS for the tip.
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