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Aava Mobile Intel Moorestown MID hands-on

Chris Davies — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:33:12 +0000

Intel brought along their second Moorestown-based MID to MWC 2010, made by Aava Mobile, and we grabbed a chance to try out both the Moblin and the Android versions. No matter the OS, the hardware is the same: a considerable touchscreen, WiFi and 3G, along with the usual sensors – GPS, accelerometer, digital compass – and both front and rear facing cameras.

Performance seemed reasonable on both devices, though there were some missed-taps on the touchscreen and both builds were very much works-in-progress. We also took the opportunity to quiz Intel about what exactly will differentiate Moorestown from other next-gen chipsets, like NVIDIA’s Tegra or Texas Instruments’ OMAP4, since performance didn’t seem anything excessive over what other platforms we’ve tested.

Their stance is that Moorestown brings with it flexibility – greater flexibility to run various platforms, including those intended for ARM and x86 systems – and of course as well as Android and Moblin there’ll be MeeGo support when that OS arrives later in 2010. Moorestown will be capable of running in a low-power mode for regular smartphone duties, or in a high-power (comparable to a netbook-style devices) mode when you need some processing or multimedia grunt.

The expectation is that Aava Mobile will offer the handset as a reference design, rather than selling it directly.

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LG GW990 Moorestown smartphone coming 2H2010

Chris Davies — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:28:21 +0000

LG’s GW990 Moorestown-based smartphone had its first official demonstration today, during the Intel CES 2010 keynote this morning. The smartphone – which runs Intel’s Moblin Linux-based open source OS – is expected to arrive on the market in the second half of 2010, complete with a 4.8-inch wide-aspect touchscreen and HSPA connectivity.

The Moorestown chip will mean the GW990 is capable of playing HD video and of 3D gaming, and of course there’s the usual high-end smartphone functionality too. That means WiFI and A-GPS, along with a digital compass and 5-megapixel camera.

As for the customized UI, that consists of a three-pane view when in landscape orientation that allows you to control disparate elements of the smartphone simultaneously; for instance, you could keep an eye on your email inbox while simultaneously navigating through music playlists. We’re waiting for full specifications and more details from LG, and will update when we know more.

[Image via Engadget]

Press Release:

Intel CEO: ‘Computing No Longer Confined to the PC – It’s Everywhere’

News Highlights
Otellini described how “personal” computing is transforming Intel and the industry.
Showcased innovative technologies and design wins across Intel’s PC and other growth businesses.
Introduced several PC platform products, including over 25 Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® Wireless Display technology.
Unveiled upcoming LG Electronics* smartphone, Orange* media set-top box, and embedded technology concepts for home energy management and interactive, in-store shopping.
Revealed beta version of a software application storefront aimed at netbooks called the Intel AppUp Center. OEMs Acer*, ASUS*, Dell* and Samsung* collaborating with Intel to bring innovative apps to consumers.

INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, Las Vegas, Jan. 7, 2010 – Intel Corporation President and CEO Paul Otellini today talked about how “personal computing” is expanding beyond the PC to nearly every kind of electronic device, transforming Intel and the industry in the process. He also unveiled several innovative technologies and design wins that spanned Intel’s PC and other growth businesses, including netbooks, smartphones, CE devices and “connected” embedded technology.

“Computing is no longer confined to your computer – it’s everywhere,” Otellini said during his CES keynote speech. “Advances in connectivity, intuitive user interfaces, immersive content and computer chip performance have allowed computing to move into new areas. Computing moving into all manner of devices and experiences all around us improves our personal productivity and enjoyment.”

Otellini described how Intel and the industry are delivering the vision he painted in his keynote 2 years ago at CES. Computing is being integrated into every relevant aspect of people’s lives, he said, whether they are on their computer or smartphone, watching TV, in the car or out shopping. A seamless personalized experience tailored to individuals’ interests, needs and social networks will deliver the information, entertainment and experiences people want, whenever, however and wherever they want. To illustrate his point, he demonstrated exciting advances in mobile device applications, 3-D content, smarter phones and TVs, and areas traditionally not associated with computing such as home energy management and digital signage.

Otellini described how bringing the world of simple and useful “viral” applets to Intel® Atom™ processor-based devices will further bring this vision of “personal” computing to life, creating new usage models and a unique and powerful distribution channel for software developers. Intel created the Intel® Atom™ Developer Program in September to address this opportunity. He revealed a beta version of a software app store for netbooks that Intel launched today called the Intel® AppUpSM Center. The first apps, which span education, entertainment, games, health and other categories, are now available for free download or purchase by visiting www.intelappup.com. Acer*, ASUS*, Dell* and Samsung* are the first OEMs to announce support for apps stores based on the Intel AppUp Center. Otellini said Intel and its partners expect to expand the stores over time to include applications for other large categories such as PCs, handheld CE devices, smartphones, CE appliances, TVs and other devices based on future Intel processor families.

As an example of new ways to connect computing devices in the home, Otellini also unveiled a product today called the Intel® Wireless Display. Using a laptop powered by select all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processors and enabled with this display technology, an individual can quickly stream videos, photos and other content from the PC to the HDTV over a WiFi connection. On Jan. 17 laptops by Dell*, Sony* and Toshiba* and a TV adapter by NETGEAR* – featuring Intel® Wireless Display – will be available at Best Buy* in the United States and Canada as part of its Blue Label 2.0 program.

“Computing in the home is rapidly expanding beyond the PC,” Otellini said. “The TV will continue to be a focal point of the home while becoming smarter, much in the way phones are evolving into smartphones. New user interfaces and forms of connectivity will change the way we interact with entertainment in the home.”

Intel’s CEO also touched on one of the most buzzed about topics at CES – 3-D stereoscopic content – and said that creating 3-D content requires a “ton of computing power.” Powerful microprocessors will play a central role in the transition to 3-D content creation. Otellini also said there are select powerful PCs available today that are expanding 3-D content creation from Hollywood studios to living rooms. To prove his point, he demonstrated how an individual could do real-time creation and editing of a 3-D video with the horsepower of an Intel® Core™ i7 processor-based PC.

This morning Intel launched several PC platform products including more than 25 all new 2010 Intel® Core™ processors, wireless adapters and related chipsets for laptops, desktop PCs and embedded devices. These new processors deliver Intel’s best media and graphics technologies, including the ability to intelligently adapt, automatically providing an added boost of performance for such demanding applications as HD and 3-D video creation.

Otellini also described how advancements in microprocessor technology will continue to transform how people enjoy 3-D movies and TV in their homes. To prove his point, he showed new ways to visually search for TV shows, Internet access to videos and other applications on a yet-to-be introduced Orange* media set-top box powered by one of Intel’s computer-on-a-chip products. The Intel® Atom™ processor CE4100, which is currently available, is optimized for the next generation of set-top boxes, media players and connected TVs.

“Smartphones truly embody personal computing,” Otellini said. “Wireless connectivity is critical and 3G is great, but it’s not fast enough. 4G technologies like WiMAX are needed to deliver on the promise and potential of these new devices.”

All the Internet connectivity for demonstrations in Otellini’s keynote used the CLEAR* 4G mobile Internet service that has been available in Las Vegas since July. The WiMAX Forum forecasts more than 700 million people covered by WiMAX at the end of 2010.

“Two years ago I showed a suite of futuristic, compute-intensive applications for handheld devices,” Otellini said. “The computing was really done on a desktop PC behind the curtain because handhelds didn’t have the processing capability yet. Two years later, the future is here.”

To prove his point, Otellini showed how multi-tasking capabilities combined with new user interfaces are creating exciting new applications for smartphones today. This included the world’s first demonstration of the LG Electronics* GW990 smartphone to help demonstrate the performance and software compatibility of “Moorestown,” Intel’s next-generation platform for handhelds and smartphones. He also showcased a smartphone reference design from Aava Mobile* and a tablet reference design from OpenPeak*. “Moorestown” is scheduled to launch during the first half of the year with devices coming to market in the second half.

Otellini also described how many machines and applications traditionally not associated with computing are now connecting to the Internet, creating more personal computing experiences at home and out in the world. Examples include infotainment systems for cars, digital interactive signs, shopping kiosks and medical devices. Intel’s Atom processor is making inroads in these and other intelligent devices. Otellini said customers are in process of developing 2,500 different devices and machines powered by the Intel Atom processor including a concept device for managing energy consumption in the home. He also unveiled a digital sign based on an embedded Intel® Core™ i5 processor that brings the data-richness of online shopping to the in-store shopping experience.

More information about the applications demonstrated in the speech and Intel’s news at CES is available at www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/events/ces2010.

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MID development slashed as manufacturer interest wanes?

Chris Davies — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:08:14 +0000

Many have accused Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) as being gadgets in dire search of a purpose, and despite Intel’s push for the segment the talk out of Taipei is that the ultraportable touchscreen handhelds are having a difficult time finding traction among manufacturers. DigiTimes is reporting that several companies originally signed up to Intel’s Mobile Internet Device Innovation Alliance (MIDIA) have axed MID development, while those manufacturers who have actually shipped devices have only done so in numbers described as “very weak”.

BenQ, Gigabyte, Quanta and Compal have all managed to partner with carriers – the former two in Taiwan, the latter in Europe – but the unnamed sources say the actual number of MIDs supplied has been far less than Intel’s hype might have predicted. BenQ and Gigabyte – together with Inventec and ASUS – are believed to have “significantly reduced” their R&D on MIDs.

Instead, development attentions have turned to Smartbooks, netbooks and ebook readers, which the sources suggest have replicated much of the functionality a MID might offer. Despite Moorestown being expected in the first-half of 2010, the expectation is that fewer than half of the MIDIA members will actually produce MIDs using the new chips.

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Apple reject Intel Moorestown as too power-hungry?

Chris Davies — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:55:15 +0000

Rumors are circulating that Apple has rejected Intel’s Moorestown chips as unsuitable for their mobile device range, after Cupertino engineers decided that the Intel CPUs demanded far too much power. According to Fudzilla, Apple have informed Intel that Moorestown needs to have one-tenth the idle power consumption it manages currently before it’ll be suitable for any of Apple’s devices.

The rejection will come as a blow for Intel, whose Atom range has been a mainstay of PC netbooks over the past eighteen months. A win with Apple for mobile or lower-power devices would have opened up a whole new market; Intel have previously suggested that Moorestown would be ideal for high-end smartphones.

Moorestown is also expected to find a place in MIDs, and it’s feasible that Intel might have been hoping to see the platform inside Apple’s much-rumored tablet. Instead, it’s likely that any mobile device from Apple in the near future will use a PA Semiconductor chip, the handiwork of a company Apple themselves own.

[via Electronista]

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Intel Moorestown Moblin v2.1 MID gets hands-on demo [Video]

Chris Davies — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:17:28 +0000

Intel have rolled out plenty of mockups, conceptual art, non-functional prototypes and fancy slides over the past few months to show us what Moblin running on a Moorsetown-based MID might look like, but we’ve had to wait until IDF this past week to get a decent sighting of the platform in action. MID Moves sat down with an Inventec prototype running Moblin 2.1; you can see their hands-on video after the cut.

Video demo after the cut

The prototype device uses an custom interface developed by UI specialists Wind River, whom Intel acquired earlier this year. As for the device itself, that’s Inventec’s X3 “MediaPhone”, first shown at Computex 2009, and tipped for a release in mid-2010.

The whole thing looks surprisingly responsive, and if Intel’s claims about Moorestown pan out then it’ll not only be speedy but boast long battery life, too. More on Moblin 2.1 here.

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Intel Moblin v2.1 mobile UI gets video demo at IDF

Chris Davies — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:55:02 +0000

Intel have been demonstrating their latest work on Moblin, the open-source OS they’ve been so instrumental in developing, including v2.1 of the user interface for handhelds and mobile devices. MID Moves were on hand to grab all the details, including a video demo of “MyZone”, Intel’s pulling together of calendar, news, social media and more.

Video demo after the cut

They’re also being sure to highlight Moblin’s support for multitasking, with a switching bar that allows you to quickly flip between applications. Since it’s all on a smartphone, there’s obviously always-on 3G and voice call functionality, too.

Moblin runs on Intel’s Atom chips, most likely their upcoming Moorestown platform which is expected to arrive in 2010. The company showed off some reference designs of possible platforms by their hardware partners back in June.

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NEC pledge WiMAX support to Moblin-based PNDs and mobile devices

Chris Davies — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:33:55 +0000

NEC have announced that they will be supporting Moblin-based mobile devices and in-car PNDs with WiMAX functionality. The company already develops WiMAX mobile broadband modules and has recently unveiled a battery-powered WiMAX router; this new announcement will see Intel’s open-source Moblin OS get native support for the high-speed wireless technology.

NEC will be demonstrating their new WiMAX Moblin software at “Wireless Japan 2009″, a three day exhibition kicking off tomorrow. Back in June, when Intel revealed five Moorestown based MIDs, two of that number prioritized GPS navigation; with integrated WiMAX, such devices could include far greater internet-based information about destinations, PNDs, and other news, together with VoIP communication.

Notebook computers and other mobile devices will also see support from NEC’s involvement, with Intel expecting integrated WiMAX modules to spread. Intel recently announced a deal with Nokia which will see Moblin supported by the Finnish company’s HSPA/3G wireless products.

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Intel and Google in talks for Android MIDs?

Chris Davies — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:09:24 +0000

Google and Intel are reportedly working together, regarding support for the Android platform on Intel-based MIDs. While that might seem slightly unusual – given that Intel has been heavily promoting its Moblin open-source platform for MIDs and netbooks – according to Taiwanese MID manufacturers it’s all part of the chip company’s plan to be “the hardware platform of choice”.

We’re also led to believe that there’s a little altruism in there too, with Intel supposedly hoping to “facilitate the development of an ecosystem which can benefit the industry as a whole and ultimately end-users.” Whether that’s exactly true or not, the company would certainly benefit from weening Android off of ARM chipsets and onto their own range of Atom CPUs.

Don’t expect to see any of the current range of MIDs sporting official Intel/Google Android builds, however. According to the leaks, the first fruit of the collaboration won’t be ready until Intel’s Moorestown platform makes its debut, which the company has previously said will take place in 2010.

[MID in image is actually NVIDIA Tegra based, not Intel]

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Intel “important announcement” to be Nokia MID?

Chris Davies — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:51:13 +0000

Intel are about to announce a deal whereby they will supply Nokia with mobile processors, according to an anonymous Bloomberg tipster. The deal is expected to be revealed today in a conference call with Anand Chandrasekher, senior VP of Intel’s ultra-mobility group; Intel themselves have only confirmed that they have an “important announcement” to make.

What’s unclear at present is the nature of the chips Intel will be supplying Nokia. The company’s CEO has previously said that they’ve considered a move into the notebook or netbook segment, though failed to specify whether such a device would take the form of a traditional, 3G-connected laptop, or something more unusual such as a MID or UMPC.

It seems likely, then, that Nokia are looking to use Intel’s Moorestown platform, expected to arrive in 2010, or – further in the future – their Medfield platform for smartphones that’s penciled in for 2011. Analysts are tentatively positive about the potential for a deal, though still vaguely dubious as to whether a Nokia product using the Intel chips will actually arrive:

“It’s a big announcement, they’re a key guy. The only question now is whether they will actually come out with a product” Jim McGregor, analyst, In-Stat

[via IntoMobile]

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MID sales just 15% of Intel’s predictions claim manufacturers

Chris Davies — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:58:45 +0000

We’ve seen multiple Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) over the past week, as Computex brings the latest hardware out of the woodwork, but is the whole endeavor an exercise in futility? According to sources at manufacturers, sales of Intel-based MIDs have been just 30,000 units, far less than Intel’s own predictions of 150,000 to 200,000 units.

The sources have suggested that global purse-tightening in the face of a middling economy and “slow-building popularity” of 3G applications are to blame for the significant shortfall. Intel was pressured to sell Menlow platform chips, initially expected for MIDs, to netbook manufacturings to recoup its investment.

Intel have declined to comment on the sales speculation, as its official Q2 results are imminent, but has re-stated its belief that the MID segment – and other internet-focused devices – has great potential and will remain a target. The company revealed more details of its next-gen Moorestown platform this week, which will likely ship in 2010, and be aimed at MIDs. It also revealed five hardware designs, with screens ranging in size from three to five inches, that would be among the first to deliver Moorestown.

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Intel buy embedded software experts Wind River

Chris Davies — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:40:37 +0000

Intel have bought embedded software specialists Wind River Systems for $884m, in a deal that will see the firm assist in the development of Mobile Internet Devices and other non-traditional computing. Wind River are perhaps best known in open-source circles for their Android distribution; however the company also has its own OS, VxWorks, a real-time multicore operating system.

“The acquisition will deliver to Intel robust software capabilities in embedded systems and mobile devices, both important growth areas for the company. Embedded systems and mobile devices include smart phones, mobile Internet devices, other consumer electronics (CE) devices, in-car “info-tainment” systems and other automotive areas, networking equipment, aerospace and defense, energy and thousands of other devices. This multi-billion dollar market opportunity is increasingly becoming connected and more intelligent, requiring supporting applications and services as well as full Internet functionality.” Intel press release

Wind River’s expertise will allow Intel to better compete in the growing embedded and SoC (system-on-chip) markets, which prioritize economical hardware and software together with task-customization. The chip maker has already been discussing the future of its mobile devices at the Computex expo taking place this week; today it confirmed five upcoming devices which blur the lines between MIDs and smartphones.

The deal is expected to close this summer, although Wind River will continue to work with third-parties and develop its own range. It’s likely that we’ll see its multi-core CPU expertise gradually tailored to best suit Intel’s range of processors, however.

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Intel announce five Moorestown MIDs for 2010 [Video]

Chris Davies — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:05:56 +0000

Intel has announced five MIDs (Mobile Internet devices) which will use the upcoming Moorestown platform, including the 5-inch Inventec “MediaPhone” spotted yesterday. Now confirmed as the Inventec X3, the device is the largest of the five new MIDs, which include hardware from CCI, EB, Quanta and Aava Mobile.

Live Quanta M1 MID image and video demo after the cut

The smallest of the five devices is the CCI Compact Handheld, with a 3-inch touchscreen, full internet access and phone. After that, the mid-range seems to hover around the 4-inch mark, with the EB MID Reference and the Aava Mobile Smartphone both hitting that exactly, while Quanta’s M1, shown above, is slightly bigger at 4.3-inches. MID Moves‘ Steve shot the M1 video below.

Unlike the others, the M1 manages to squeeze in a hardware keyboard, seemingly using a sliding screen portion similar to the T-Mobile Sidekick. According to Intel, all of the devices are highly connected and have custom UI’s on top of Moblin v.2. They’ll also support “Mobile Augmented Reality”, which we’re hoping to see a demo of later. Moorestown isn’t expected until 2010.

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Intel Medfield smartphones tipped for 2011

Chris Davies — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:45:35 +0000

A recent Intel presentation has tipped the company’s upcoming Medfield processor as destined for smartphones, rather than merely as the Atom replacement for netbooks and MIDs that the CPU has so far been assumed. Intel expect “mainstream smartphones” using the 32nm Medfield in 2011, with the processor’s smaller board size and reduced standby power both making it suitable for compact devices.

In the meantime, Intel’s Moorestown platform will deliver hardware video encoding and decoding, together with HD playback, and be targeted at MIDs and UMPCs as well as netbooks. Although not as frugal in standby as Medfield, the 45nm Moorestown will show up to a 50x reduction in idle power from Menlow.

We won’t see smartphones attempted until 2011 at the earliest though. The full presentation can be downloaded from UMPC Portal, and seems to be from this month.

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Intel Atom Z550 2GHz & Z515 launched; Moorestown gets first demo

Chris Davies — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:14:14 +0000

Intel have officially announced two new Atom processors, the Z550 and the Z515. First tipped back in March, the processors – which Intel expect to find homes in MIDs – run at 2GHz and 1.2GHz respectively, with Hyperthreading supported on the faster chip. The company also demonstrated their upcoming Moorestown MID platform, which brings with it super-frugal power demands and the potential for smaller devices.

Despite the fastest clock speed we’ve seen in an Atom so far, the Z550 still brings it in at under 3W of power. As for the Intel Atom Z515, that uses Intel Burst Performance Technology to reach those peak 1.2GHz speeds; usually it totters along a little slower, though Intel haven’t specified exactly at what speed.

The launch also saw the first live demo of Intel’s Moorestown, the next-gen Atom-based MID platform. Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group, brought on stage a Moorestown-based MID that showed more than 10x less power use when idle, compared to existing Atom-based devices.

Moorestown incorporates the Lincroft SoC, which packages a 45nm Atom core, graphics, video and memory controller, together with the Langwell input/output hub. It will take advantage of a new version of Moblin, the open-source Linux-based platform Intel recently entrusted to the Linux Foundation, with new optimization for internet access and cellular voice functionality. The platform is due to launch commercially by 2010.

Press Release:

Intel Developer Forum: 1-Year Intel® Atom™ Processor Anniversary Brings New Chips, Demonstration of Next-Generation Device

Intel Executives Share Vision, Updates at Beijing Tech Event

BEIJING, April 8, 2009 – Celebrating the 1-year anniversary of Intel Corporation’s introduction of its wildly popular Intel® Atom™ processor family, Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group, introduced two new processors for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and several other milestones during his keynote today at the Intel Developer Forum in Beijing.

Chandrasekher was joined by two other Intel executives, Craig Barrett and Pat Gelsinger, whose keynotes focused on the company’s directions for the next year and beyond. The event, held at the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, was geared toward the Chinese market in support of local innovation and Intel’s industry leadership in the region.

Mobility Keynote
During his keynote, titled “Mobility’s Next Wave of Growth,” Chandrasekher demonstrated the first live demo of Intel’s next-generation Atom-based MID platform, codenamed “Moorestown.” Chandrasekher provided a sneak peek into the low-power innovation of the platform by showcasing a greater than 10x idle power reduction compared to today’s Atom-based platform in a side-by-side demo. This dramatic reduction is made possible through a combination of new power management techniques, a new partition optimized for the MID segments and Intel’s Hi-k 45nm manufacturing process.

Due by 2010, the Moorestown platform is comprised of a System on Chip (codenamed “Lincroft”) that integrates a 45nm Intel® Atom™ processor core, graphics, video and memory controller, and a companion input/output (I/O) hub (codenamed “Langwell”). The platform will be accompanied by a new Moblin software version that is optimized to enable the rich, interactive, PC-like Internet experience along with cellular voice capabilities.

Intel also announced two new Atom processors for MIDs: the Z550 and Z515. The Z550 extends the performance of the MID product line to 2GHz with Intel Hyperthreading technology support, setting a new standard for the highest performance processor in the under-3-watt power envelope. The Z515 incorporates the new Intel® Burst Performance Technology (Intel BPT), which enables the processor to run at 1.2GHz when performance is needed in existing small and sleek MID form factors.

These new Atom processors further extend customer choices to enable the best Internet experience in pocketable MIDs. Chandrasekher also announced several new MID designs for the China market.

Discussing Intel Centrino 2-based laptops, Chandrasekher pointed out additional OEMs choosing to include Intel ultra low-voltage processors to create ultra-thin laptop designs that are less than 1 inch thick. While lighter in size and weight, these notebooks still offer great performance and battery life consumers have come to expect. Chandrasekher then described the next-generation processors for laptops based on the Nehalem architecture that will be available in the second half of this year on the “Calpella” platform. These processors will be more powerful then their predecessors by including such technologies as Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

Enterprise Keynote
During his keynote, titled “IA: The Intelligent Architecture Investment,” Pat Gelsinger, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Digital Enterprise Group, discussed Intel’s latest client, server and embedded product lines, and gave developers an update on the latest programming tools available for the Larrabee architecture.

Intel’s complete Intel Architecture future product roadmap was also revealed. Gelsinger said the “Nehalem” microarchitecture has received worldwide acclaim with the Core® i7 processor launch in 2008 and the recent Nehalem-based Xeon 5500 series introduction. The Xeon 5500 series combines the world’s leading processor microarchitecture with a new memory and I/O subsystem, QuickPath Interconnects and Intelligent Power Technology to control power consumption.

Gelsinger said Intel and the industry now look to adopting more mainstream PC and laptop versions of the Nehalem microarchitecture, including 32nm manufactured versions with on-processor graphics, as well the multi-socket Nehalem EX server processor, all in production in the second half of 2009. The future Nehalem-EX processor will provide eight cores for the multiprocessor “intelligent server” market.

For embedded computers, Gelsinger discussed a range of recently announced Atom processor solutions with industrial temp for applications such as in-vehicle infotainment and industrial automation. He also disclosed, for the first time ever, the Nehalem-EP based processor (codenamed “Jasper Forest”) that is specifically designed to deliver increased compute density and integration required for embedded and storage applications.

Gelsinger also addressed Larrabee, which is Intel’s first many-core architecture designed for high throughput applications and features a programmable graphics pipeline that enables developer freedom. The Intel executive discussed availability of a C++ Larrabee Prototype Library and a future parallel programming solution based on “Ct” technology. The first Larrabee discrete graphics products are due in the late 2009/2010 timeframe.

Vision & Leadership Keynote
During the conference’s opening keynote, Intel Chairman Craig Barrett described how technology is a tool for improving education, health care, economic development and the environment. He challenged the developer community to use its collective technology expertise to develop solutions that tackle these challenges.

“Nothing beats investing in good people and good ideas,” said Barrett, whose conclusions are drawn from observations from trips to more than 30 countries a year. “Public-private collaboration is fundamental in driving solutions that confront global challenges.”

Barrett announced that Intel had selected the four winners of the INSPIRE•EMPOWER Challenge he launched last August. The winners will each receive $100,000 to further fund their innovative solutions that apply technology to address unmet needs related to education, health care, economic development and the environment.

The INSPIRE•EMPOWER Challenge winners are: Bibek Chapagain of Winrock International in Kathmandu, Nepal; Daniel Fletcher of the University of California, Berkeley; Eric Morrow of the Maendeleo Foundation in Kampala, Uganda; and Michael Potts of Catholic Relief Services in Nairobi, Kenya. Details on the winning solutions are available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

Intel Developer Forum
IDF spans the worlds of mobility, digital enterprise, digital home and technology and research. The Beijing IDF, as announced in December, was scaled back from a two-day event due to current economic circumstances and business pressures the industry is facing globally. Next up on the IDF schedule is a three-day event in San Francisco, which will be held Sept. 22-24 at Moscone Center West. Further information is available by visiting http://developer.intel.com/idf.

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LG Mobile device to feature Intel’s Mooretown Chips

Satsuki Then — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:02:54 +0000

We’ve seen a working prototype demonstrated by Intel few months back, we know it’s just a matter of time Intel will put the next generation Moorestown technology in good use. Today at MWC 2009, Intel has announced the next generation mobile Internet devices (MIDs) hardware platform, codenamed “Moorestown” and an integrated Linux-based OS, Mobiln V2.0 to be featured in the upcoming LG handheld devices.

The new Moorestown’s System on Chip built around the 45nm Intel Atom processor core with integrated graphics, video and memory controller, and can operate in reduce power consumption rate of 10 times smaller than current Atom based MIDs. The platform works in conjunction with “Langwell” I/O hub, designed to support connectivity with cutting-edge wireless, storage and display components. Intel and LG will work together to build these devices, along with a version of the Linux open-source system, Mobiln V2.0, mobile app to be integrated with the new chipset.

Delivery date and product Information were not disclosed by LG at this point. LG is expected to be one of the first Moorestown design to hit market, predicted by 2010, said the chipmaker.

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Intel Moorestown SoC demo: technically impressive but no eye-candy

Chris Davies — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:23:32 +0000

Intel have demonstrated the first, working prototype of their upcoming ultraportable Moorestown chipset, the “system on chip” (SoC) that is set to replace the Atom CPU. Demonstrated at the Intel Developer Forum in Taipei, Moorestown’s primary claim to fame is its extreme energy efficiency: 10x less power required than current Atom chipsets. As well as the 45nm processor, Moorestown also includes graphics, memory controller and video encoder/decoder on a tiny chipset. Sadly the company is yet to produce a working version of their MID concept “based” on Moorestown, shown here.

Although the prototype was disappointingly non-dramatic – in fact it wasn’t even a full device at all, just a validation board with the working Moorestown chip added – it’s being hailed by Intel as a significant step to the predicted 2009 launch. The company also discussed a new range of ultracompact, efficient 25 x 30 x 2 mm 3G HSPA modems that could be used alongside it, together with WiMAX, GPS, Bluetooth and digital mobile TV.

Moorestown will be used with an I/O board codenamed “Langwell” which offers connectivity to wireless, storage and display components in addition to incorporating several board level functions. Intel have already promised further ultramobile chipset announcements at the IDF in 2009.

[via UMPC Portal; image via Hexus]

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