Intel 160GB SSD Gets Under Way

Intel is the latest company to deploy solid state drives this year. Computer manufactures are simply doing away with the traditional mechanical hard drives by using SSDs instead.

The arrival of the of Solid State Drives may replace traditional hard drives soon as Intel Corp rolls out its new 160GB Solid State Drive. The new SSDs are becoming more popular among laptops and notebooks.
"Unlike traditional hard disk drives, Intel solid-state drives have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers faster system responsiveness," Intel said in a statement.
SSDs are perfect storage solutions for smaller computers such as notebooks because of their size and the ability to outperform mechanical hard drives. For example, Toshiba Corp released its new 512GB SSD as a primary storage device for its laptops. Intel's new SSDs are the 2.5 inch 160GB and the 1.8 inch for ultra portable laptops.
Intel says that its SATA SSDs are faster due to the faster read and write performances. The company also says that SSDs last longer than traditional hard drives.
"These drives also feature low write amplification and a unique wear-leveling design for higher reliability, meaning Intel drives not only perform better - they last longer," Intel said.
The likelihood that these new SSDs will replace hard drives is already here. The technology giants in the industry are all making their own Solid State Drives. The question is, are consumers ready for the switch? If it comes down to pricing, the SSDs are cheaper and provide better design as a storage device.

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Intel Unleashes Core 2 Quad Mobile for Laptops

Intel has introduced a new mobile quad-core processor which is available in the Acer Aspire 8930G-7665 laptop. The new Core 2 Quad Q9000 is also available separately for $348.

Intel Corp and Acer Inc have teamed up to launch a new laptop that's powered by the new Core 2 Quad processor. The new chip offers reduced power consumption and enables longer battery life. The low cost chip runs at 2.0 GHz.
"Optimized for the longest possible battery life without compromise to performance, Intel Core 2 Quad processors for notebooks allow you to stay unwired longer while running the most compute-intensive applications," Intel said in a statement.
Acer has started offering the new mobile quad core in its Aspire 8930G-7665 laptop. The multimedia laptop comes with 4 GB memory and the Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT graphics card with 512 MB of video memory.
Aspire also includes a Blu-ray disc playerand a 500 GB hard drive. Other features include a Webcam and buildt-in Wi-Fi support. The laptop runs on Windows Vista Premium and sells for $1,800.
The price for the Acer Aspire is actually good, considering it has the new Intel mobile quad-core processor. It is the first laptop to offer the Core 2 Quad Q9000. The price for the chip itself is $348.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 comes with 6MB of level 2 cache and 1066MHz FSB. The new chip is built on 45nm technology and offers clock speeds of 2 GHz.
"Intel Core 2 Quad processors are built on 45nm Intel Core microarchitecture enabling faster, cooler, and quieter mobile and desktop PC and workstation experiences," Intel said.

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Intel Moorestown To Debut On LG MIDs

Intel will soon release its Moorestown processor which LG Electronics plans to benefit for its mobile Internet devices. The two technology companies will make use of the Linux-based Moblin 2 software platform for smart phones.

Intel Corp and LG Electronics announced a collaboration on Monday to bring the new Moorestown processor to market in mobile Internet devices (MIDs). LG will be one of the first technology companies to introduce the next-generation microprocessor. The MID product line comprises of notebooks, netbooks, and smart phones.
"We chose Intel's next-generation Moorestown platform and Moblin-based OS to pursue this segment because of the high performance and Internet compatibility this brings to our service provider customers," Jung Jun Lee, executive vice president of LG Electronics and head of its Mobile Communications Business Division, said in a statement.
Moorestown has remarkable speeds for Mobile Internet Devices.
Intel Moorestown is derived from the Linux Moblin v2.0 platform and has remarkable speeds. It will be one of the most influential chips to run in MIDs. The Intel processor includes 45nm technology which can greatly increase battery life while contributing graphics, video and a full memory controller.
"We look forward to providing them some fantastic Intel products that will deliver the best Internet experience while dramatically reducing power –contributing to the development of ultra sleek devices that offer superb battery life," Intel Corporation senior vice president Anand Chandrasekher said in a statement.
The new Intel processor uses the newest Moblin v2.0 software version.
Moreover, the all-in-one platform also includes an input/output (I/O) hub, code named "Langwell," that embraces a wide range of mobile wireless solutions. In addition, the platform comes with the newest Moblin v2.0 software version and contains support for both PC and mobile voice capabilities. LG is currently working with Sony Ericsson to initiate a new 3G network for MIDs.
"Ericsson's unparalleled relationships with global service providers will be instrumental as we define plans with LG to take this MID to market across multiple geographies around the world," Mats Norin, vice president and head of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules, said in a statement.
Mobile Internet Devices is a growing market.
The MID market is warming up and there are growing signs of consumer demand. Large companies are beginning to meet that demand with new 3G networks and robust processors that are small enough to run in MIDs. The Moorestown platform will be available in early 2010.

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Intel Atom Z5xx Processors Target Internet Media Phones

Intel Atom Z5xx has emerged as a new powerful processor developed for media phones. The new chip is loaded with advanced eco-technologies including temperature options which are available for Windows and Linux.

Intel Corp announced the new Atom Z5xx processor on Monday which is aimed at additional markets. Some of these markets include in-car infotainment devices, media phones, eco-technologies and applications. The new series of products contain the most energy-efficient transistors to date.
"With the addition of these new products, we can bring the benefits of Intel processors to new applications, devices and customers who develop products used in unconstrained thermal environments with low-power in mind," said Doug Davis, vice president, Digital Enterprise Group and general manager, Embedded and Communications Group, Intel.
Intel Atom Z5xx is designed to offer a low-power solution while maintaining performance and graphics.
Intel Atom Z5xx includes new advancements in integrated 2-D and 3-D graphics. The chip has a built-in video accelerator and can support multiple operating systems including Microsoft Corp's Windows and Linux. The Atom processor was built to serve devices as a low-power solution.
Processors are getting faster, more powerful, and operating at cooler temperatures. The Intel Atom Z5xx is one example of these newer chips that are coming to market. The chip has eco-technology options for controlling its temperature.
Media Phone Reference Design facilitates new development of hardware solutions to market.
Analysts predict that newer chips, including the Intel Atom, will play a major role in the embedded Internet market. The market is expected to grow 15 billion devices by 2015. In addition, the company also introduced its new "Intel Media Phone Reference Design" that will facilitate development of hardware solutions to market.
Intel strongly believes that the Internet-based communications market is rapidly growing. The Atom Z5xx is designed for media phones and devices which provide services over IP. These devices offer a one-touch access to social networking, e-mail, text messaging, weather forecasts, and digital photo albums.
The new Intel Atom Z5xx will be available in the second quarter.

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Intel Targets Ultimate Green Mobile Phones

Intel is researching technology to harvest free energy for mobile phones from the environment. The idea is to create reusable energy from sunlight and body heat. This energy could be captured by tiny sensors to power personal devices such as cell phones.

Intel Corp is working with a group of researchers on ways to harvest free energy for personal devices such as mobile phones. The energy would come directly from the environment, such as sunlight and heat.
The technology isn't that far off. Today, homeowners can already buy outdoor light fixtures that recharge during the day from sunlight. The lights run energy free during the night.
Some manufactures that make wrist watches use tiny sensors from the sunlight. Theses sensors are known as ambient heat to store energy. There are battery-free calculators that only use an interior light to power on.
"Wouldn't it be nice if, in fact, you were able to go almost indefinitely without charging the battery, if you were able to scavenge enough free energy from the environment?" Justin Rattner, chief technology officer at Intel, said in a statement.
Mobile phones could use this same technic for harvesting energy from the environment. Personal devices could automatically charge and run from free energy.
Intel has not marketed such a way to recharge personal devices, but its research is still ongoing. It will only be a matter of time when the technology company does create sensors that can harvest free energy from light and ambient heat.

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Intel Discovers Silicon Photonics For Transmitting Data Using Light

Intel researchers have discovered an important breakthrough in silicon photonics. Intel is working on a new avalanche photodetector which can detect and amplify light signals. This discovery is the next step in developing ways to transmit data through light.

Intel Corp is working on new ways to transmit data by using light signals. The new discovery an important breakthrough in silicon photonics.
The business technology company is currently working on a new breakthrough which can detect and amplify light signals through avalanche photodetectors, or ADP. Intel says that the discovery is the next step in developing ways to transmit data through light.
"With APDs, we have an opportunity to develop very high-speed optical links with the ability to drive faster and lower-cost technology in and around the platform," Mario Paniccia, an Intel Fellow and director of the company's Photonics Technology Laboratory, said in a statement.
The purpose of photonics is to replace more conventional electrical interconnects that use copper wiring with on-chip components that use light to transmit data. This type of technology offers greater bandwidth and amplification abilities. Intel researchers are searching ways to build these types of photodetectors for less money.
Intel wants to see the technology developed first for desktop PCs. It wants to create an affordable solution first before deploying it in data centers for mainstream use.
What makes the avalanche photodetector different from other photodetectors is the sensor. For instance, the avalanche photodetector is a sensor that both detects light pulses and amplifies them as light is directed into the silicon. The APD, or avalanche photodetector, can absorb and then amplify the light pulse and produce tens or hundreds of electrical signals.
Intel CTO Justin Rattner said he expects silicon photonics to enter the market as early as 2010.

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Intel Develops New 32 nanometer Chip

Intel has developed a new 32 nanometer chip for desktop PCs, laptop computers, and servers. The chip maker plans to launch the new microprocessor in 2009.

Intel Corp said Wednesday it has finished the development step of a new 32 nanometer chip. The chip vows to be more energy-efficient with higher performance than its current generation of microprocessors.
Technical specifications on the new 32nm will be put on display at the International Electron Devices meeting (IEDM) next week in San Francisco.
"Our manufacturing prowess and resulting products have helped us widen our lead in computing performance and battery life for Intel-based laptops, servers and desktops," Mark Bohr, Intel Senior Fellow and director of process architecture and integration, said in a statement.
The technology company is aiming to produce new micro architecture each year. Intel is on track to deliver the new chip which is a production unmatched in the industry.
"As we've shown this year, the manufacturing strategy and execution have also given us the ability to create entirely new product lines for MIDs, CE equipment, embedded computers and netbooks," Bohr said.
Intel plans to ship the new 32nm microprocessor next year. It will mark the fourth consecutive year which Intel has met its objective.

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Intel Shares Upgraded Despite Growing Concerns

Intel shares were upgraded on Thursday by a ThinkEquity analyst. The chip maker still has a rough road ahead and has lowered its fourth-quarter projections.

Shares of Intel Corp were upgraded Thursday from sell to accumulate by ThinkEquity analyst Vijay Rakesh. However, the chip maker still has rough road ahead.
The analyst expects additional revisions to take sales expectations down to a 20 percent quarter-over-quarter level. The period includes the three months ending in December and the first quarter of 2009.
"While we expect downside revisions, we believe the magnitude of the revisions will be much smaller in the context of the bearish sentiment," Rakesh said in a statement.
Even though the Intel shares were upgraded, Rakesh said the company is "starting to mirror a lot of the bearish sentiment and slowing information technology spending for 2009."
Intel revealed on Wednesday it has finished the development step on a new 32 nanometer chip. The new chip promises to be more energy-efficient with higher performance than its current generation of microprocessors. The company plans to release the new 32nm in 2009.

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Intel Ex-Chief Urges Company To Make Electric Car Batteries

Former Intel chairman Andrew Grove is urging the chip maker to manufacture advanced batteries for electric cars. Grove says the market to mass-production is wide open in the United States.

Former Intel Corp chairman Andrew Grove is urging the chip maker to make advanced batteries for electric cars. Grove says the market to manufacture the batteries is open in the United States.
Intel already has investments in battery-related companies, but it would be a fundamental step if the chip maker shifted into the electric car business. Grove wants to further diversify the company and senses a niche in the market to create electric car batteries.
However, some experts say that Chinese and Japanese companies, including BYD Motors, Panasonic Corp and Sanyo Electric Co Ltd, have already positioned themselves to dominate the developing industry.
Grove told the Wall Street Journal that Intel's "strategic objective is tackling big problems and turning them into big businesses" and he maintains that the company could find ways to dominate the new industry with its $12 billion in cash.
It's unclear whether Intel executives intend to follow Grove's advice.
"We consider battery technology important and we look at a lot of things. But whether we will do anything more, we can't say at this time," an Intel spokesman said in a statement.

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Intel Partners With Ericsson To Offer Mobile High Speed

Intel has partnered with mobile wireless company Ericsson to offer HSPA high speed mobile data technologies. The chip maker will use its Moorestown series to power the new platform for the mobile Internet devices.

Intel Corp and Ericsson announced plans to team up in an effort to bring High Speed Packet Access to increasingly popular Mobile Internet Devices.
The Ericsson HSPA data solution is targeted with the launch of Intel's new Moorestown platform. The mobile platform is scheduled for release in late 2009.
Ericsson is extending its 3G mobile broadband technology from laptops down to mobile Internet devices. Some of these products include small laptops and smart phones.
Intel plans to make its Moorestown platform compatible with Ericsson's HSPA technology. Intel's new chip is the successor to the Atom chip. The new mobile chip is aimed directly at the Mobile Internet Device market which will include built-in graphics and video capabilities.
Intel says that Moorestown does a much better job addressing Atom's problem with power usage. The new chip will consume about 10 times less power at idle.

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Intel partners with Cray to developer HPC systems

Intel has partnered with Cray, which currently uses AMD processors, to build a new range of high-performance computer systems.

Intel Corp. and Cray Inc announced a partnership on Monday to develop new supercomputer technologies which is described as a range of high-performance systems.
Cray, which currently uses AMD processors, has three machines in the top 10 on the latest list of the world's most powerful supercomputers, behind only IBM Corp., which has four.
"We're excited at the potential of bringing together Intel's powerful silicon expertise and Cray's industry leadership in scalable HPC systems," said Peter Ungaro, president and CEO of Cray.
Ungaro said that he expects the first of these jointly developed HPC systems to hit the commercial market in either 2011 or 2012.
Cray said this deal was not a reaction to AMD's struggles getting out four-core versions of the Opteron chip, though the supercomputer maker was forced to delay the release of recent systems due to AMD's woes. So, it must be comforting to bring Intel on as an option.
AMD has been lagging lately in the performance race with Intel. However, its latest four-processor Opteron chip is winning good reviews in the supercomputer community, in part because it offers an efficient technology for retrieving data from memory chips.
Supercomputers are used heavily by government agencies for data-crunching and weapons development, while universities and private companies use them to conduct scientific research and model complex financial transactions.

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Intel Delays Centrino 2 Laptop Chips

Intel said it was forced to delay the launch of their Centrino 2 chips for laptops.

Intel has pushed back the launch of its Centrino 2 mobile processors and the first chipsets for the platform, code-named Montevina, from June to mid-July, an Intel spokesperson said Tuesday. The full platform won't be released until early August, the Intel spokesperson added.
It wasn't immediately clear how the delay would affect Intel, which hasn't suffered a major setback on a product launch in some time, but on Tuesday there was a growing buzz in the technology press that Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia could be beneficiaries.
AMD, Sunnyvale, Calif., is scheduled to launch its own notebook platform, code-named Puma, in just a few days and will have the freshest mobile product on the block for longer than it had any right to expect, while Nvidia, Santa Clara, Calif., could enjoy a boost in sales of its chipsets for Intel processors due to the delay, analysts said. Both Intel rivals could see some pickup in sales of discrete graphics as well.
Montevina, Intel's fifth-generation Centrino notebook platform, was originally scheduled for release at the June 3-7 Computex event in Taipei, Taiwan. However, now Intel has targeted July 14 for the release of the new Montevina processors and discrete graphics chipsets, said Bill Kircos, head of Santa Clara-based Intel's consumer and enterprise communications group.
Kircos said technical issues with the Intel 4 Series Express chipset, code-named Cantiga, and a paperwork setback on the basic Wi-Fi chip included in the newly branded Centrino 2 platform means those portions of the platform won't be released until early August.
The admission confirms reporting by American Technology Research analyst Doug Freedman last Friday, who said Intel had "a misstep in the completion of FCC certification" for support of the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard and, separately, that the new chipset's integrated graphics were causing failures on OEM notebooks.
"We ran into two issues prelaunch. We had to rescreen the integrated graphics chipsets and we didn't dot all the ' i's' and cross all the 't's' on the certifications for the wireless products," Kircos said.
"We apologize for any problems this may cause with our partners and customers," he added.
The processors that form the foundation of Montevina are its improved socket P mobile chips, second-generation Intel Core 2 Duo 45nm chips that bring the previous generation's front-side bus from 800 MT/s to 1066 and reportedly will range in clock speed from 2.26GHz to 3.06GHz.
Consuming between 25W and 29W, the new chips promise longer battery life than their predecessors, the 34W Merom and first-generation Penryn chips featured in the current Centrino package, code-named Santa Rosa.

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Intel Subpoenaed for Illegal Business Practices

Intel and rival AMD have been subpoenaed by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc have been subpoenaed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in possible anticompetitive behaviour in the microprocessor market.
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a formal investigation in a series of legal challenges facing Intel, the world's largest computer chip maker. Antitrust investigations of Intel have been launched in several countries, including the U.S., based on complaints by AMD of unfair business practices that have stalled its growth.
Intel is already fighting antitrust charges in the European Union and was fined $25.4 million this week by South Korea's antitrust regulator.
AMD alleges that Intel has maintained its dominance in microprocessors, the electronic brains of personal computers, by illegally threatening computer manufacturers with higher prices if they don't use Intel chips exclusively.
Intel has maintained that its business practices are fully legal, despite AMD's intensifying legal challenges over the past several years.
Intel has nearly 80 percent of the worldwide market share for microprocessors. AMD has roughly 20 percent and claims it has been crippled by Intel's illegal practices.

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