Semiconductor manufacturers were busy at CES showing off their latest chips and processing platforms, but Ars Technica has it that Intel may be holding one new product close to the chest.
As the popularity of netbooks skyrockets, Intel’s chief competitor AMD unleashed its Yukon platform at CES. Built specifically for ultra-thin notebooks, the Yukon is made for devices that sit in the gray area between netbooks and notebooks. Usually devices that are less than an inch thick and slightly more feature-rich than netbooks.
Intel’s Atom processor currently dominate the netbook market though some believe Qualcomm’s Snapdragon will throw competition its way in 2009. But it’s unlikely Intel would just let AMD walk in and monopolize an open market. There must be something up the proverbial sleeve–something that wasn’t on display at CES.
Apparently, Intel is working on an Ultra Low Voltage processor that takes low power consumption to a new level. It will probably be more expensive than the Yukon, but I wouldn’t doubt its more energy efficient as well. Keep your eyes peeled folks. It seems Intel is about to surprise us.
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