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Intel renews mobile MPU roadmap; demos concept notebooks
Silicon Strategies
02/18/2004, 1:05 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO--Intel Corp. today (February 18, 2004) outlined its new roadmap for the mobile segment and confirmed that it will roll out its delayed Dothan processor in the second quarter of 2004. The microprocessor giant also demonstrated concept mobile PCs, based on its chip technology.
Last month, Intel delayed the introduction of its new microprocessor line for notebook PCs after finding problems in the test validation process. The processor, codenamed Dothan, is a 90-nn version of the Centrino mobile chip for notebook PCs. Dothan was supposed to be shipped by the end of 2003, but now the product is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2004, according to reports from news services (see January 15 story).
Intel confirmed the reports at today's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco. In the second quarter of 2004, Intel plans to introduce Dothan, according to the company.
Then, in the second half of 2004, the company plans to update all the elements of Intel's Centrino mobile technology with the "Sonoma" platform introduction.
Intel provided more details for the long-awaited platform. Sonoma includes a faster, 533-MHz front-side bus and a new Wi-Fi component that supports the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking standards.
It also includes a new chip set code-named "Alviso." The chip set will support third-generation graphics and enable support for devices and standards such as Direct Media Interface with improved bandwidth, TV-out, high definition audio, eight USB ports, four-port PCI Express, and up to 2-GB of DDR2 memory.
Alviso will also support Intel High Definition Audio with low power capabilities to reduce power consumption by allowing the processor to remain in a sleep state while audio activity is happening.
"With the performance enhancements and new capabilities of Dothan and Sonoma and the growth of retail system availability, Intel Centrino mobile technology-based mobile PCs will become the dream consumer notebook," said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Platforms Group, in a statement.
In addition, Intel is accelerating the development of new and innovative mobile PCs. The Mobile Platform Vision Guide (MPVG) provides a framework for developing future notebooks based on Intel's Centrino mobile technology.
The 2004 MPVG featured Intel's first example of Extended Mobile Access (EMA), which enables closed-lid instant access to e-mail and other information through a secondary display on the lid of notebook PCs, based on Intel's Centrino mobile technology.
PC manufacturer Lenovo demonstrated a model of its EMA-capable "Vela" laptop, and Insyde Software announced software that enables EMA functions, including allowing the laptop to enter a low-power mode when the lid is closed, while remaining connected to a wireless enterprise network.
To demonstrate 2005 mobile platform concepts, Intel has developed three concept mobile PCs, code-named "Florence." The 12-inch model features EMA functionality and converts from a laptop to a tablet PC, allowing maximum flexibility to balance office and mobile demands. The 15.4-inch model is designed to enhance worker productivity with fingerprint and smartcard security, built-in array microphones and camera for collaboration, and EMA functionality.
The 17-inch Mobile Entertainment PC allows users to communicate and be entertained around the home with a wide-screen display in a sleek, portable design; a wireless Bluetooth keyboard; built-in voice-over-IP handset and remote control; integrated array microphones and camera; and Intel High Definition Audio for high-quality sound.
Intel renews mobile MPU roadmap; demos concept notebooks
Silicon Strategies
02/18/2004, 1:05 PM ET
SAN FRANCISCO--Intel Corp. today (February 18, 2004) outlined its new roadmap for the mobile segment and confirmed that it will roll out its delayed Dothan processor in the second quarter of 2004. The microprocessor giant also demonstrated concept mobile PCs, based on its chip technology.
Last month, Intel delayed the introduction of its new microprocessor line for notebook PCs after finding problems in the test validation process. The processor, codenamed Dothan, is a 90-nn version of the Centrino mobile chip for notebook PCs. Dothan was supposed to be shipped by the end of 2003, but now the product is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2004, according to reports from news services (see January 15 story).
Intel confirmed the reports at today's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco. In the second quarter of 2004, Intel plans to introduce Dothan, according to the company.
Then, in the second half of 2004, the company plans to update all the elements of Intel's Centrino mobile technology with the "Sonoma" platform introduction.
Intel provided more details for the long-awaited platform. Sonoma includes a faster, 533-MHz front-side bus and a new Wi-Fi component that supports the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking standards.
It also includes a new chip set code-named "Alviso." The chip set will support third-generation graphics and enable support for devices and standards such as Direct Media Interface with improved bandwidth, TV-out, high definition audio, eight USB ports, four-port PCI Express, and up to 2-GB of DDR2 memory.
Alviso will also support Intel High Definition Audio with low power capabilities to reduce power consumption by allowing the processor to remain in a sleep state while audio activity is happening.
"With the performance enhancements and new capabilities of Dothan and Sonoma and the growth of retail system availability, Intel Centrino mobile technology-based mobile PCs will become the dream consumer notebook," said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Platforms Group, in a statement.
In addition, Intel is accelerating the development of new and innovative mobile PCs. The Mobile Platform Vision Guide (MPVG) provides a framework for developing future notebooks based on Intel's Centrino mobile technology.
The 2004 MPVG featured Intel's first example of Extended Mobile Access (EMA), which enables closed-lid instant access to e-mail and other information through a secondary display on the lid of notebook PCs, based on Intel's Centrino mobile technology.
PC manufacturer Lenovo demonstrated a model of its EMA-capable "Vela" laptop, and Insyde Software announced software that enables EMA functions, including allowing the laptop to enter a low-power mode when the lid is closed, while remaining connected to a wireless enterprise network.
To demonstrate 2005 mobile platform concepts, Intel has developed three concept mobile PCs, code-named "Florence." The 12-inch model features EMA functionality and converts from a laptop to a tablet PC, allowing maximum flexibility to balance office and mobile demands. The 15.4-inch model is designed to enhance worker productivity with fingerprint and smartcard security, built-in array microphones and camera for collaboration, and EMA functionality.
The 17-inch Mobile Entertainment PC allows users to communicate and be entertained around the home with a wide-screen display in a sleek, portable design; a wireless Bluetooth keyboard; built-in voice-over-IP handset and remote control; integrated array microphones and camera; and Intel High Definition Audio for high-quality sound.
