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Intel Inks Device Agreements With Lenovo, Asus, Foxconn, Dell

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Intel at MWC - Barcelona, Spain

Intel has signed three new multiyear agreements with Lenovo, Asus, and Foxconn for Intel-based mobile devices. Dell and Intel are also expanding a long-standing collaboration between the two companies.

Lenovo will introduce new Intel-based mobile devices this year. The company will also incorporate Intel LTE connectivity into some Ultrabook  and multimode designs.

Asus will bring a portfolio of Intel-based smartphones and tablets to market this year. The company recently introduced its ZenFone line of smartphones and the unique PadFone mini, both of which feature Intel processors and communications platforms. 

Dell will include a range of tablets that started with the introduction of the Dell Venue line in fall of last year. Intel-based products from Dell will span Android and Windows solutions.

Foxconn and Intel are teaming up to drive the global availability of affordable Intel-based Android tablets. Intel will provide Intel Atom processors and communications platforms for a range of Foxconn products, beginning with tablets, this year.

[Image courtesy: Intel]

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