Intel is talking up the mobile market at Computex this year, unveiling detailed information on upcoming Atom-based products. We’ve covered what Intel refers to as Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) before, but the CPU giant is now detailing plans to introduce products into two new system tiers it refers to as “netbooks” and “nettops.” These new systems will be powered by the Atom N230 and Atom N270 processors. Despite the different nomenclature, these chips are architecturally identical to the Z-series of Atom we’ve previously discussed. The difference between the two series is in the chip packaging—the Z-series package is 13mm x 14mm, while the N-series is 22mm x 22mm. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for June 3rd, 2008
Intel’s MID, netbook, and nettop strategy
Posted by joko8 on June 3, 2008
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Intel to sell to mobile market
Posted by joko8 on June 3, 2008
Intel’s chief executive Paul Otellini has outlined plans for the chip maker to move into selling its products to the mobile phone market.
As mobile phones become more like PCs, Intel believes it can bring its expertise to bear in the sector.
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Microsoft patent spat with Avistar hots up
Posted by joko8 on June 3, 2008
Avistar Communications Corporation reported today that the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Microsoft’s requests for re-examination of 29 of Avistar’s US patents pertaining to audio, video and collaboration technologies. Read the rest of this entry »
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