Computex: Intel shrinks Atom tablets, netbooks (images) - TechRepublic

Computex: Intel shrinks Atom tablets, netbooks (images)

  • At Computex Tuesday, Intel co-general manager of the Intel Architecture Group Dadi Perlmutter showed his company was giving new power to the Atom chip with “Pine Trail” mobile dual-core and “Oak Trail” processors optimized for tablets and netbooks. The updated chips will allow manufacturers to build thinner devices.

    For more Computex 2010 coverage, see Intel announces dual-core for netbooks, Oak Trail for tablets

    Credit: Intel

  • Perlmutter also disclosed the razor-thin “Canoe Lake” innovation platform – a dual-core netbook measuring in at 14 millimeters – about 50 percent thinner than any other on today’s market.

  • The Quanta Redvale tablet that runs on MeeGo, Linux-based software.

  • Intel promises that its upcoming mobile dual-core Atom processors will provide additional responsiveness and an enhanced online experience for netbook users.

  • Intel says its mobile dual-core Intel Atom processors will deliver a noticeably snappier, more responsive experience.

  • Intel claims the world’s thinnest Intel Atom-based netbook platforms.

  • At the show, Permutter demoed a dual-core Pineview netbook showing off fast browsing with three tabs, flash, and video.

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