Laptop Blog 360: processors

processors (10 posts)

Dual-core processors coming for ultra-thin SU-based notebooks, September 30, 2009

Intel will be launching dual-core SU-based processors in the fourth quarter of this year. Continue reading

Samsung boldy vies for Via processors, August 13, 2009

Samsung goes for a Via Nano processor for its upcoming NC20 netbook according to a leak. Continue reading

Is Intel's Atom Z-series reaching an end?, August 1, 2009

Rumors are out that the Intel Z Atom processors are getting discontinued. Continue reading

Apple planning quad-core laptops?, May 12, 2009

Rumors say, Apple is planning quad-core Nehalem-based laptops for later in the year. The rumor coming from Asia. Continue reading

Atom, the Great Debate, fair and balanced?, February 13, 2009

The latest Maximum PC tackles the Atom processor and more specifically its impact in the portable computer market, negative and positive. Continue reading

So what's the deal with NVidia Ion?, February 11, 2009

More tests on proof of concept prototypes show more promise for NVidia's Ion platform. But we have to wait for it to show up in an actual computer for final evanulations. Continue reading

Ouch! Microprocessor shipments to drop!, February 11, 2009

The latest IDC forecast for 2009 is not so happy for computer shipments as they expect a decline of 15%. OUCH! Continue reading

nVidia's ION gets a preview workout at Hot Hardware, February 3, 2009

Hot Hardware takes an early look at the nVidia ION platform that promises to "feed" netbooks and other space-compact devices. Continue reading

New Atom N280 coming in mid-2009?, January 17, 2009

Intel is planning to launch a sequential update to its Atom N270 processor with the new N280, which boosts graphics performance to compete with nVidia's Ion. Continue reading

Exclusive Q&A with AMD at Laptop Magazine, January 5, 2009

Laptop Magazine has an exclusive interview with AMD on their new processor technology that is going to power the new affordable ultraportables starting with the HP Pavilion dv2. Continue reading