[IDF] The future of Notebooks and UMPCs
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-10-28 11:28:31
Mobile PCs which can be subdivided into notebooks. UMPCs and smartphones will be of fix importance for Intel over the next years. As the division between UMPCs and smartphones is a flowing one it is difficult to adjudicate today which of the platforms will open itself as the dominant one in the mass merchandise. Whatever the case may be. Apple’s iPhone is a prime candidate that could ensure widespread use of such devices. Interestingly. Intel did not mention its furnish Apple at this IDF. Instead battery life and runtime were the topics that received the most attention in the set speech held by Justin Rattner and Dadi Perlmutter. The chipmaker has steadily improved this area over the past years:
As of 2008 notebooks based on the Montevina platform will only use 25 watts. Unlike current notebook processors the Penryn-based Core 2 Duos ordain be able to
change by reversal of the L2 cache completely contributing to low cater consumption. After the presentation. Intel showed early samples of Penryn notebooks based on the Cantiga chipset. Intel claims that new notebooks using the smaller Penryn core out 2 Duo CPUs will easily be able to compete HD-DVD and Blu-ray circumscribe at full HD resolution without a problem. Nonetheless desktop systems ordain still lead their portable counterparts when it comes to performance – especially where games are concerned.
WiMax (IEEE 802.16) a new standard for wireless data transmission. This technology is especially interesting in countries where WLAN nets comfort do not offer widespread coverage or where be is a deciding factor.
Intel sees great potential for advance development if the so called UMPCs whose size positions them somewhere between notebook and smartphones. Mobile Internet usage is one of the core out topics. Alongside some less interesting specimens we also open a
pre-production sample of the Asus R3 which will feature a 4.8” show and a 1024 x 600 resolution – clearly outdoing the iPhone (3.5 “ show. 480 x 320 pixels). In command the R3 bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Wimax-Moorestown-UMPC-Asus-R3-Montevina,news-26357.html
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