Intel’s new ultrathin laptop processor: better battery life, low power
May 25, 2010 | Comments 0
Intel on Monday introduced new low-voltage Core processors for the ultrathin laptop segment.The laptop designs in this segment have been symbolized to date by the less-than-one-inch-thick Apple MacBook Air and Dell Adamo–which use Intel processors that draw relatively little power compared with standard mobile processors. But those are pricey, luxury notebooks beyond the price range that Intel is targeting with the newest processors.
Ultra-thin laptops with 2010 Intel® Core™ processors deliver smart computing and look as good as they perform. The skinny design slips easily inside your bag and won’t weigh you down when you’re on the move, plus you’ll turn heads with its stylish appearance – all without compromising the smart performance you need for music, video, photos, and more.
Energy-efficient technology from Intel reduces power consumption and helps bring longer battery life to ultra-thin laptops. Intel® low-power consumption processors require less cooling than standard processors, enabling new laptop designs that are ultra-thin and light enough to carry all day. Ultra-thin laptops typically measure less than 1.0-inch thin and weigh about one to two pounds less than standard laptops.
Asus, Gateway, and Acer already have systems ready for launch. Eventually all major PC makers will bring out laptops based on these processors, he added. Acer Aspire 1830, Gateway EC39, Asus UL80, Lenovo U160, and MSI X350 as upcoming systems with this new intel chip. Systems will be available from some vendors starting next month.
The new processors include the Core i3-330UM (1.2GHz), Core i5-540UM (1.2GHz), Core i7-660UM (1.33GHz), and Pentium U5400 (1.2GHz). One of the distinguishing features of these processors is the chip’s package size, which is 32 percent smaller than standard processor packages, according to Eden.
These new processors expand an existing line of ultra-low-power processors. For example, Intel has been shipping the Core 2 Duo SU9400 since the third quarter of 2008 and the Core I7-620UM since the first quarter of this year.
[Via: CNET]
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