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• Eric commented  ·  December 30, 2012 10:18 a.m.  ·  Flag as inappropriateFlag as inappropriate  ·  Delete

  If all the inbred capabilities in the Snapdragon 4 are taken advantage of, this looks like the certification level that is possible to attain in any device using it:

  http://certifications.wi-fi.org/pdf_certificate.php?cid=WFA14214

  It would appear that all Microsoft has to do is bring the SDK code over from Windows RT and then get the drivers from this reference design.

  I'm very good at trivializing the problem, eh? But Microsoft, I have faith!

  Let's go!

• Eric commented  ·  December 29, 2012 10:25 p.m.  ·  Flag as inappropriateFlag as inappropriate  ·  Delete

  After a few hours of investigation, I found that that Wifi direct is indeed supported by the Snapdragon S4, so now I feel pretty confident this could be supported by firmware/software updates, much as with Bluetooth low energy.

  As "proof", I offer that the Galaxy S III uses the same chip as the Nokia 920 and 820 and it has WiFi Direct certification.

  I agree that Wifi Direct should be implemented (which would also require a re-cert by the Wifi Alliance, but that goes with the territory)

  Please and thank you.