Gallery: Intel’s new Atom promises better netbooks
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Intel Atom 'Pinetrail'processor die
Intel Atom 'Pinetrail'processor die
Intel upgrades a new Atom chip for netbooks that will integrate graphics with the CPU for the first time. Will Intel set off another netbook boom? Or will it set off the FTC which is suing Intel for attempting to cut off rivals in the graphics chip market. Read more what Larry Dignan has to say about Intel’s new Atom Pinetrail chip.
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Intel Atom 'Pinetrail'
Intel Atom 'Pinetrail'
Here’s a wafer shot of the Intel Atom N450 chip.
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Intel Atom 'Pinetrail'
Intel Atom 'Pinetrail'
Another shot of the Pinetrail wafer.
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Atom Processor D510
Atom Processor D510
Here’s the Intel Atom Processor D510 (dual core, for desktop).
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Atom Processor N450
Atom Processor N450
The Intel Atom Processor N450 for netbooks.
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Asus 1005PE Netbook
Asus 1005PE Netbook
The Asus 1005PE netbook.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10
Dell Inspiron Mini 10
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook.
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MSI U135
MSI U135
The MSI U135 netbook in red.
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This chart shows how Intel’s new Atom Pinetrail chip compares with the model it is replacing. The key is the chip’s graphics capabilities.
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Intel is banking on steady growth for netbooks.
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