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Developer Windows 8 for ARM Coming in February

This is a Windows 8 Metro UI screenshot.

A developer pre-beta version of Windows 8 OS for laptops, tablets and desktops based on x86 architecture was released a couple of months ago. In February, Microsoft will also launch the first developer Win 8 version for ARM-based devices, accoring to CNet’s sources.

ARM-optimized Windows 8 is expected to have a significant role on the tablet computer market, since it will enable Windows to run on cheap and power efficient chipsets such as Nvidia Tegra. The tablet market is currently dominated by Apple’s iOS and Google Android and Windows is currently used only on tablets with x86 Intel and AMD chips, which at this stage have much greater power consumption than ARM parts.

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January 17th, 2012 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms / Small Laptops / Ultrabooks — No Comments

AMD Trinity Ultra-Thin Laptop Runs 3D Game, Converts Video Simultaneously

AMD Trinity Ultra-Thin Laptop (by Hot Hardware)

After watching Hot Hardware’s video of the upcoming AMD “Trinity” A-series Fusion Accelerated Processing Units in action, we concluded that these chips will be used in AMD-based laptops which will compete with Intel Ultrabooks.

So, our previous report on AMD Deccan-based Ultrabook competitors is apparently incorrect, and the word on the street is that Deccan will be delayed or even canceled.

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January 12th, 2012 / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms / Small Laptops / Ultrabooks — No Comments

AMD Prepares Deccan Platform for Ultrabook-Like Laptops

AMD has plans to get into the market of ultra-thin laptops, which is currently dominated by Intel’s ultrabooks. The company has showed off at the CES Show a Compal-made ultrabook-like notebook, measuring 0.71″ thin. The big news regarding AMD’s plan is pricing. According to the chip maker, the price for AMD-based ultrabook-like systems is targeted at $500.

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December 6th, 2011 / Intel Ivy Bridge Laptops / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

Intel Core i7, i5 ‘Ivy Bridge’ Laptop CPU Models Leaked

Vr-Zone has revaled details of the next generation Intel laptop processors, scheduled for release next year.

The CPUs from the upcoming Ivy Bridge family are standard voltage and ultra-low voltage chips with quad and dual cores and with the Intel HD 4000 series integrated graphics.

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June 14th, 2011 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

AMD Launches Llano APUs, Sabine Laptop Platform

For the laptop market, AMD today officially launched the AMD A-Series Fusion Accelerated Processing Units codenamed “Llano” and “Sabine” mobile platform.

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June 2nd, 2011 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

Intel Shows Off Atom ‘Cedar Trail’ Netbook Platform

Intel has showed off on the Computex Show in Taipei “Cedar Trail” Atom mobile platform, designed for use in netbooks and other small form factor PCs.

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June 2nd, 2011 / Intel Ivy Bridge Laptops / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

Intel Ivy Bridge Notebook Platform Presented

At the ongoing Computex Show in Taipei, Intel has presented the next generation notebook platform code-named “Ivy Bridge”.

According to Intel, Ivy Bridge laptops will provide optimized performance, sleek notebook form factors, fast responsiveness, and a configurable thermal design power of 15 Watts and up.

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April 12th, 2011 / Fujitsu Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms / Small Laptops / Tablet PC — No Comments

Intel Atom Z670 CPU & Oak Trail Platform for Tablets Officially Released

Intel Corp has officially released the Intel Atom Z670 processor and accompanying “Oak Trail” platform, designed for use in tablets and other mobile computers.

The new CPU and Intel SM35 Express chipset support various 32-bit operating systems, including Windows, Google Chrome, Android, and MeeGo, and enable 1080p playback via incorporated HD video decoder and HDMI output. The Oak Trail platform provides a smaller footprint than previous generations and a lower-power fan-less design for a longer battery life.

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February 1st, 2011 / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

Intel Discovers, Fixes 6 Series Chipset Error; First Laptops Recalled

Intel Intel published today that it discovered a design error in the Intel 6 Series “Cougar Point” chipset, which is used in the PCs with the 2nd Generation Intel Core “Sandy Bridge” processors.

According to Intel’s press release, the flaw is related to chipset’s data storage functionality.

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January 21st, 2011 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms / Popular Posts — 1 Comment

2nd Generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 Sandy Bridge Laptop CPUs

The 2nd Generation Intel Core “Sandy Bridge” laptop processors have started appearing in notebooks from various manufacturers.

Here’s a list of currently known Core i3, i5, and i7 mobile CPUs from the new lineup:
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January 5th, 2011 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

2nd Generation Intel Core ‘Sandy Bridge’ Laptop CPUs Launched

Intel officially announced today the 2nd Generation Intel Core “Sandy Bridge” processors, including Core i3, i5, and i7 series for laptops.

The new lineup features dual- and quad-core 32-nanometer chips, which incorporate CPUs, the latest Intel HD graphics processors, and memory controllers on a single die.

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January 4th, 2011 / Laptop CPU / Laptop Graphics Card / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) Officially Launched

AMD launched today the Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that integrate CPU, graphics processor, HD video decoder, and memory controller in a single die.

The first Fusion APUs are the E-Series “Zacate” units, designed for mainstream notebooks, all-in-one, and small form factor desktop PCs, and the C-Series “Ontario” for HD-capable netbooks and other emerging form factors. “Zacate” and “Ontario” belong to the “Brazos” mobile platform and are built upon “Bobcat” x86 CPU cores.

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November 27th, 2010 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

First Laptops with 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors Spotted

We spotted today a couple of laptops which are apparently based on the Intel’s upcoming 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family, scheduled for release on January 5th, 2011, during the CES Show.

We’ve searched for info on the new AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6550M mobile video card, and incidentally found an Acer Aspire 17.3-inch laptop model which has the Intel Core i7-2630QM (quad-core) processor, besides the 6550M graphics. The same CPU is present in a Gateway model, as well as in a Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y560P notebook.

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June 4th, 2010 / Laptop CPU / Laptop Graphics Card / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms — No Comments

AMD Demonstrates Fusion APUs

At Computex 2010, AMD has demonstrated the Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that combine CPU, GPU, video processing and other capabilities in a single die.

The APUs support DirectX 11 gaming and HD video content.

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June 2nd, 2010 / Laptop CPU / Laptop News / Notebook Platforms / Small Laptops — No Comments

Intel Showcases New Atom-Based Platforms for Netbooks, Tablets

Intel has showcased “the world’s thinnest netbook” at the ongoing Computex Show in Taipei.

Based on the new “Canoe Lake” platform, the 14mm thin netbook concept utilizes a dual-core mobile Atom CPU and runs cooler than current netbooks, according to Intel.

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