More hot gadgets on day two of IDF TaipeiTAIPEI, Taiwan--After two days of back-to-back activities and adrenaline rush, the Intel Developer Forum Taipei 2008 has finally come to a close. Here are some of the highlights in our second installment, as well as more mouth-watering gadgets on display. Some of them may well be coming off production lines to your homes in the months to come.
NotebooksAt the top of the performance scale is Intel's Core 2 Extreme mobile quad-core processor with clock speeds of up to 2.53GHz, 1,066MHz front side bus and a whopping 12MB level-two cache. Based on the existing 45nm Penryn architecture, the QX9300 is designed to deliver a desktop-class HD multimedia and gaming experience. For enthusiasts, Intel has programmed a Windows-based Extreme Tuning Utility for hassle-free processor "overclocking" with a Cool-IT dock to enhance laptop cooling under extreme speed.On the horizon, however, are the six-generation Intel Centrino platform codenamed Calpella and the UrbanMax concept form factor. Slated for 2009, Calpella will feature Intel's latest Nehalem-based processor and a single-chip chipset instead of the traditional north- and southbridge combos. This new highly integrated design is supposed to yield better performance and longer battery life. Furthermore, Calpella will have native DDR3 memory compatibility and extended power-saving capability unlike its predecessor. Centered round the small-form-factor Centrino 2 processors, Intel solid-state drive and an 11.1-inch touchscreen is the conceptual UrbanMax mobile device. This can be morphed from a tablet to a slider and traditional notebook in the "On the go", "On the go keypad" and "Laptop" modes, respectively. The prototypes on display also come with HDMI output and the usual mix of USB and audio ports. Tags: Notebook, Laptop Computer, processor, Intel Corp., Intel Centrino |
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