Intel Next-Generation Atom: Even better battery life, less heat

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Intel opens Atom Dev Program, app store to follow

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"We want to fuel the growth of Intel Atom-based products designed for the mobile lifestyle," said Renee James, corporate vice president and general manager, Intel Software and Services Group. "The netbook has become one of the most popular consumer devices in the market today, but its true potential has been limited by applications that are not optimized for its mobility and smaller screen size. The Intel Atom Developer Program provides a great opportunity for developers to create useful and inventive applications that will unlock a netbook's potential while opening a new sales and distribution channel."

The program offers a streamlined and transparent process that will take the developer from application creation through testing and, finally, to the go-to-market stage. Intel is working with netbook original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other partners to create application storefronts through which validated applications will be sold.



Atom Developer Program, Frequently Asked Questions


http://appdeveloper.intel.com/

Press release

Testing Moblin V2 Beta for Netbooks

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Yeah.. It's beta... but Intel is the worlds largest Linux house if you count the devs.. and they have been doing this over 2 years..

Intel shows new MIDs at IDF Beijing 2009

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BYD Mars is a smart phone with XP...






..and this convertible MID is from NFS.




Phone with XP? Want one?

That convertible might be pretty nice. Looks like 4.8 inch screen and 5 row keyboard on it.

More details coming soon..



Check the full 45 minute video at Intel.com

Intel: Netbooks not good for multitasking, creating or HD videos

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Intel: " Can I replace my aging laptop with a netbook?

No. A netbook doesn't have the processing power and functionality you'd need to run many of the applications your current laptop supports, even if it's a few years old. The good news is that today's laptops offer more bang for the buck than ever before. You'll immediately reap the rewards of greater performance, quality and reliability by upgrading your system. "

... and looking at the chart, netbooks can't:

- multitask
- create or edit videos or photos
- Encode music
- Watch HD movies
- Run complex office software

Uuuuh.. I have been encoding videos while editing pictures and uploading them. Back at CeBit I edited over 40 videos and all photos on my Eee PC.. And as we know, HD plays fine on any netbook...

Netbook doesn't have the processing power and functionality ???

What do you think? Netbooks are ok for all tasks but are just smaller and less powerful than some laptops?


Netbook vs. Laptop: Which one is right for you?

Intel MIDs at CES 2009. Video tour

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Video by GottaBeMobile

Intel Atom only for small laptops, netbooks? Nope

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M.D.Tech MDT-T130:
Processors: Intel Atom-N270 1600MHz
Operation system:Support Windows® XP/VISTA/LINUX/OSX
Memory:DDR2 1G
Storage Device:120G
LCD Size:13.3"LED LCD 1280*800
LAN: Realtek RTL8211/8212,10M/100M
WIFI: VT6656/100Mb/c/CDMA802.11a/b/g
Chipset: Intel 945GSE
Keyboard:U.S 82 key with embedded numeric keypad
Mouse&Touch pad:Touch pad, External USB Mouse
USB 2.0: 3*USB2.0 port
SD Card Compatible:SD/MS/MMC Card Reader
Build-in Camera:1.3M
Sound effect:In focus Audio,Build-in stereo speaker,Build-in Microphone
Battery:6CELL-2200MAH
Last time:6 HRS
Size:32.5*23*3cm
Weight:1.6KG


There has been some speculation about Intel restricting Atom cpu to be used only on netbooks with 10.2 inch screes or less...

.. well as you can see from these pictures, 13.3 inch "netbooks" allready exist. MDT is also making 12 inch ones. I have seen some even with 14.1 inch screens...

Same goes vith VIA. There are plenty of those with bigger screens.

And speaking of plenty, just check how many different netbooks GlobalSources is listing..

So yes, there is and will be netbooks/laptops with Atom and big screens.

M.D.Tech MDT-T130

Preview of the MIDs at CES 2009

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Hmmm.. so there should be more at " Atom Zone "

Let's hope some great designs..

Dual core Atom on netbook?

I know there are people waiting to to get one...

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... but it will not happend.

Intel has been talking about dual core Atom and always saying it's for nettops.

It has 8w TDP compared to 2.5w on N270 so it gives about 25% less battery life on the current netbooks.

But that's not all:

I just got info that Intel will not let oems to use it on netbooks

More about that later.

... So if you were waiting for one, stop waiting and buy something that is available.


UPDATE: I got my info from a OEM that is making Atom based netbooks. They don't want me to publish who they are.

.. Intel said to them that they don't sell Atom 330 for netbooks.

.. 25% less battery life figure came from them.. Atom 330 uses more power than Atom N270 on any use

.. Atom 330 would need much more cooling -> size/weight and price problems

.. they also say that Intel Atom 330 is not even compatible with the platforms used with N270, as it is made for desktops. ( I didn't get info about the actual difference )

My thoughts: Atom 330 is for desktop use ( nettops ) and Intel doesn't want it on mobile systems , but there could be a Atom N330 with lower TDP .. for netbooks. But as it hasn't been even announced yet, it might take some time.

So.. if you ask me should you wait for dual core Atom netbook, I'd have to say no.

IDF Sneak Peek -- Mobile Internet Devices

IDF starting next week..

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I don't quite get how the Clarion MID would be "the star of the show" ...

I would pick Lenovo Ideapad and Aigo anyday before that black box ..

Intel's new PCI-E SSD drives.. Any good?

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Key Features
• 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB capacity
• ATA UDMA4 support
• ZIF connector or Mini PCIe form factor
• Weight
— ZIF connector: approximately 11 grams
— Mini PCIe form factor: approximately 8 grams
• 1.65 mW idle power (TYP)
• 314 mW active power (TYP)
• Uses Intel MLC NAND Flash Memory
• Sequential read: 38 MB/s
• Sequential write: 10 MB/s
• Footprint
— ZIF connector: 38 mm (L) x 54 mm (W) x 3.2 mm (H)
— Mini PCIe form factor: 50.95 mm (L) x 30 mm (W) x 3.8 mm (H)

The ZIF version is currently used on Acer Aspire One, so we know how "good" that is..

If I compare the speeds to similar SSDs on Eee 901, Intel loses badly on write speeds...


Via Engadget.com

Intel® Z-P230 PATA Solid-State Drive

Intel demo: MID, the ultimate in Internet mobility

Intel really wants internet into your pocket..

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More MID stuff

New clamshell MID on video

We have seen those slate and slider designs but this looks to be the first clamshell form MID

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More info coming soon..

Intel & MIDs at CeBIT 2008

We got some good insights on Intel's mobile Internet plans. Here Steve is interviewing Pankaj Kedia. Topic is MIDs and Atom.

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If you want to get detailed info on Intel's plans with Atom, Jump to UMPCPortal:

Intel Atom. Facts and Analysis. Part 1 of 2

Intel Atom. Facts and Analysis. Part 2 of 2

Intel at 2008 Mobile World Congress: MIDs, connectivity and apps

Upgraded from CES, now enabling the Best Internet Experience in Your Pocket..

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Intel Confirms "Menlow" Platform Shipments in the first half of 2008: Intel is getting ready to ship its first-generation low-power platform, codenamed "Menlow," in the first half of 2008. The Menlow platform is comprised of the "Silverthorne" processor and the "Poulsbo" chipset, both being designed from the ground up for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). At MWC, Intel provided a sneak peek of some of the upcoming "Menlow"-based devices that are being optimized for this platform in its technology showcase. MIDs demonstrated include Aigo, Asus, BenQ, Clarion, Compal, Lenovo, LG-E, and Toshiba.

Intel and T-Mobile Announce MID Collaboration: Intel and T-Mobile announced a collaboration to facilitate the development of a no-compromise mobile Web experience for a new category of MIDs using T-Mobile’s 3G/HSPA networks. This collaboration builds on an existing agreement to jointly promote notebooks with embedded 3G/HSPA connectivity. The objective is to deliver an uncompromised mobile internet experience for MID users when connected to T-Mobile’s European high-speed data network.

Creativity Software Brings "Rough Guides Mobile" to Intel-based MIDs: Creativity Software announced that it will be making its "Rough Guides Mobile" application available for Intel-based MIDs under the Moblin Linux environment. This application will enrich the availability of location based services, and will enable users to get real-time access to this content.

Intel Demonstrates Growing Ecosystem Momentum at MWC: A range of applications vendors have disclosed solutions for MIDs aligned around information, entertainment, communication, and productivity. Key companies whose applications are included in Intel’s technology showcase include Asianux, Axel, EBA, Fluendo, Joost, MobiTV, MySpace, Red Office, Skype and Ubuntu. In addition, Alcatel-Lucent and Option demonstrated 3G data capability on a Menlow-based MID.

Intel at 2008 Mobile World Congress

Intel interviewed: Full Internet in Your Pocket

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More details coming about Digifriends MID/UMPC

1.2GHz Intel Silverthorne, 1GB RAM, Vista...

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Hmm.. that modular design looks interesting..

QWERTY keyboard (includes extension battery),
GPS navigation, stand (includes battery charger),
hi-fi stereo speaker, UCC editor, Dual LCD...

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Intel UMPCs and MIDs from CES 2008 in high res

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Aigo MID with Linux


LG UMPC with Vista


Toshiba UMPC with Vista


Clarion "car device"


Lenovo MID

Intel Press Kit

More about Lenovo UMPC and Intel MIDs.. on video

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Thanks GottaBeMobile

Intel MID prototype show no. 1034

Protos.. protos.. protos.. Nothing solid?

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