Date: 24th Aug 2010
Dual core Atom based netbooks are launched
Intel has said a dozen of new netbooks are available based
on it's new mobile dual-core Intel Atom processors N550
from leading computer makers such as Acer, ASUS, Fujitsu,
Lenovo, LG, Samsung, MSI, and Toshiba. The dual core Atom
powered netbooks enhance the performance of applications
such as games, as well as Adobe Flash technology for access
to a number of Web pages including online hotel booking
systems and multimedia sites such as YouTube and Hulu, compared
to single core Atom processors.
"Acer strives to continually improve on our customers'
total mobile experience, whether it is increased responsiveness
or extended Internet interactivity through longer battery
life," said David Lee, associate vice president of
Acer's Mobile Computing Business Unit. "We are pleased
to select dual-core Intel Atom processors for Acer netbooks,
helping to empower netbook users achieve even more - both
at work and at leisure."
Intel says that with the dual-core Intel Atom processor
N550, consumers can enjoy Internet access on the go with
a more responsive experience in the same compact form factor,
DDR3 memory support and similar great battery life as the
single-core Intel Atom processor N450.
"In their short history, the netbook category has
experienced impressive growth," said Erik Reid, director
of marketing for mobile platforms at Intel. "Having
shipped about 70 million Intel Atom chips for netbooks since
our launch of the category in 2008, there is obviously a
great market for these devices around the world."
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