Intel IDF 2008 San FranciscoDay One BriefingsIntel's Barrett laments R&D investment, likes no-frills computingIn his keynote speech which kick starts IDF 2008 in San Francisco, Intel Chairman Craig Barrett bemoans the lack of research and development incentives in the US. However, cutting-edge technology is not the only way to spur innovation as he demonstrates how cheap off-the-shelf components and low-cost PCs can make a difference in the education sector.Intel showcases latest chips at IDF 2008From the smallest Nettop to the largest gaming rig, Intel is leaving no market untapped with its upcoming range of Nehalem processors. For those who have always wanted their PCs to do no more than surf the Internet and maybe work on a PowerPoint or two, the Santa Clara company is pushing out its first dual-core Atom chips for the desktop market. But for power users, the new Nehalem chips provide blazing fast performance while still maintaining a low power profile.Intel touts importance of devices that "scream out"Intel is working on future technology that is capable of understanding human behavior and pointing users to the appropriate course of action. Mobile devices of tomorrow will be smaller, yet equipped with more powerful computing capabilities and enjoy platform-wide power efficiency, Mary Smiley, Intel's director of emerging platforms, told the media at the Intel Developer Forum.Intel finally delivers a SATA solid-state driveIntel finally announced its own SATA solid-state drive (SSD) for notebook and desktop clients at its Developer Forum in San Francisco.The mainstream SSDs will come in 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch models and both will use standard multi-level cell NAND flash memory that will hopefully translate to a lower cost-per-bit for the consumer.Panasonic targets healthcare with new tablet PCThe medical profession may exist in a sterile environment, but it's possibly one of the most hazardous places for a laptop to exist. But tough is the Panasonic ToughBook's middle name. At the IDF 2008 San Francisco, the Japanese maker showcased a tablet PC built specifically for the healthcare market.Clarion shows in-car GPS and Internet deviceClarion launched the production version of ClarionMiND at the Intel Developer Forum. This is a portable GPS device with full Internet connectivity that runs on Linux. Clarion showed off a concept of the device at CES 2008. The full product launch reveals a device that looks similar to current GPS devices, featuring a 4.8-inch 800x480-pixel touchscreen. And like some current GPS devices, the ClarionMiND offers media playback and Bluetooth for hands-free calling. |
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ferdiei says...
while the software community is becoming more aware of open platforms such as Linux with gaining popularity & mass acceptance, Intel has now realised that SW giants like Microsoft & the likes no longer holds the future or have highest influence on TECH anymore, which swings the balance from strictly software-driven electronic world enabling force, to a CPU/GPU-driven future, more linked to an increasingly networked world.
Aug 19, 2008 20:16
while the software community is becoming more aware of open platforms such as Linux with gaining popularity & mass acceptance, Intel has now realised that SW giants like Microsoft & the likes no longer holds the future or have highest influence on TECH anymore, which swings the balance from strictly software-driven electronic world enabling force, to a CPU/GPU-driven future, more linked to an increasingly networked world.
Aug 19, 2008 20:16
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