A powerful solution for an ultra-mobile PC, the U1 comes with the Windows Vista operating system (Windows XP available), a solid state drive, 1GB of memory and the Intel Atom Processor Z520. In addition, the Panasonic Tougbook U1 is ultra-rugged, four-foot-drop approved and provides a sealed, all-w
Intel plans to bring its first dual-core Atom to market next month. The power-efficient CPU will be targeted at Atom-based desktops called nettops. Currently, Intel offers the Atom N230 processor for nettops. This chip has a slightly higher power envelope than the Atom processors built exclusively f
Intel wants to replace hard-disk drives in consumer and corporate markets by entering the SSD (solid-state drives) business. Intel’s entry into the SSD market has been expected for a while and although a bit delayed, represents the start of what we expect to be a very competitive market said Avi Coh
VIA has received NANO CPU orders from HP, but it is still unknown whether HP will be using the Nano CPUs for thier next laptops or netbooks. The Nano CPUs could be used in one of HP’s upcoming Mini Note PC models. It seems that VIA has already started shipping the CPUs, which means we could soon see
The two quad-core processors for notebooks from Intel will be the Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core 2 Extreme QX9300. The 9100’s four cores will run at 2.26 GHz, while the Extreme Edition will be clocked at 2.53 GHz. Both CPUs integrate FSB1066, but only the QX9300 has an unlocked multiplier. As for the pr
PC vendors have predict that Intel’s nettops will not be as successful as netbooks. Between 2008-2011 netbook and nettop shipments will together see annual double digital growth. Netbooks are expected to be shipped in a number of 47 million units over the three years, while nettops are expected to s
