Intel Nehalem processors with six-cores

June 12, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

Bit-tech are claiming that Intel is planning to release a new Nehalem processor with six-cores, they expect to launch the new chip in the same timeframe as the Lynnfield/P55, which as we know will be ready for launch later this year. Read more

Intel and Wind River’s chief executive

June 10, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under News

We have to wonder how long it will be before chief executive at Wind River Systems, Ken Klein, steps down once the company becomes a division of Intel, the world largest chip maker. According to Mercury News, two years would be a safe bet. Read more

Intel: flash memory to boost performance

June 8, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

Intel are hoping to get a boost in performance with the aid of flash memory, the chip maker is planning to build the technology into its first chipset-on-a-chip architecture, they are also building it into their new multi-chip configurations. Read more

Intel-Wind River Systems and Q1 Income

June 8, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under News

Intel has been looking for ways to expend into new markets, and the acquisition of Wind River Systems for $884 million is a move in the right direction. Mercury News informs us that this is the first big acquisition for the microprocessor company in eight years. Read more

Intel MIDs: Mojo Mobility’s wireless charging

June 5, 2009 by Alan Ng  
Filed under Electronics

Mojo Mobility have recently announced Wireless Charging Support for Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices at this year’s Computex 2009 event. The new device was demonstrated at Computex and will now have wireless charging support for the likes of the Palm Pre and iPhone. Read more

New Intel Core i7 CPUs Released

May 28, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

The new Intel Core i7 CPUs are soon to be released, these newer faster processor have been appearing on retail sites. They are not ready for us to purchase just yet, but all the early details are up on these sites, an early indication that the release will be very soon. Read more

Intel: After the EU $1.44 billion fine

May 19, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under News

If Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) thought that its $1.44 billion fine that was imposed on it by the EU was the end of the matter, then they had better think again. This looks to be just the start of their troubles in Europe. PC World explains this in more detail. Read more

Microsoft and Intel News Update: Taking it on the chin in Europe

May 11, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under News

Europe is not a nice place for either Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) or Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) at the moment, both companies are having a hard time there and seem to be taking whatever is thrown at them on the chin. Wednesday is going to be yet another tough time for these companies, as the EU is expected to hit them with a heavy fine. Read more

Intel stocks fall 6.7 percent: Otellini says economy is fragile

April 15, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computers

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has seen its stocks fall as much as 6.7 percent in European trading, following comments made by CEO, Paul Otellini. He said that the company still faces a “fragile global economic environment.” Otellini certainly had a lot to say, he added that sales of personal computer processors bottomed out in the first quarter as computer manufacturers used up its stockpile of parts. Read more

Intel’s 2GHz Atom Z550 processor

April 8, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

The Atom processor is now one year old, and as a celebration Intel have developed a new version to the popular CPU, the 2GHz Atom Z550. As the rumor has suggested, this new Atom packs more of a punch thanks to its impressive 2GHz speed, as well as Hyperthreading support. Read more

Intel Moorestown and Moblin Linux OS release date

April 8, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers, Software

Intel has revealed yet more details on its Moorestown chip platform, which has an estimated launch date of 2010. The Moorestown device will be launched together with a newer version of Moblin, this is a Linux-based OS that Intel have created for small devices. Read more

AMD and Intel: New Nehalem Processor

April 8, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

It was no secret that AMD took a bit of a beating when Intel launched its new Nehalem server chip, the Xeon 5500. AMD are now fighting back and hopes to be able to recover from the beating. Pat Patla, AMD’s server chief had been asked in an interview with TechPulse360 if Nehalem’s slowest, server chips would be able to beat the Opteron chip, Patla had said that it seems incredulous. Read more

Only 65W: Intel Core 2 Quad S-Series

March 30, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

Here we have the Intel Core 2 Quad S-Series and is based on Intel’s 45 nm manufacturing process, the CPU will utilize the same silicon as the non-S models, and is based on the Core 2 Duo ‘Wolfdale’ design. Intel has put two of these into one processor, and as a result has created a Core 2 Quad processor. Read more

Intel CPU caching vulnerability and new SMM exploit

March 20, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

There is a serious exploit going around, and could become a serious security threat for us all. Joanna Rutkowska from Security Researchers is planning to release a paper called + exploit code for a new SMM (System Management Mode) exploit, which is installed via an Intel (INTC) CPU caching vulnerability. Read more

Intel’s High-Performance ULV Processors: 3GHz out of Penryn

March 9, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

There is no denying that when it comes to processor speed, the Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) CPU leaves its competition standing. Things are about to get much quicker for this high-speed processor as a 3GHz or more will be released in the second quarter of 2009. Read more

DDR3-1600 memory in retail Core i7 CPUs

March 6, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

The retail version of the Intel’s Core i7 CPUs have been designed for those on a budget, but there are now reports that these processors are more powerful than we first thought, and come with DDR3-1600 memory. These CPUs are also being shipped with unlocked multipliers and memory ratios. Read more

Intel’s 4 New Intel Atom Processors

March 3, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) have introduced to the market four new Atom series processors, which will be used for multimedia Smartphone’s and other wireless devices. Not only has Intel launched these four Z500 series processors, the chip giant has also introduced two system controller hubs. Read more

Intel Quad-core Chip Price cut: 40 Percent cheaper

January 20, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computer Hardware, Computers

Intel knows that to keep sales going in 2009 they need to take drastic action, and they certainly have done that. The processor giant has cut the price of their Quad-core Chip by 40 percent. Intel has also cut the price of a number of their other chips used in mobile and desktop PCs. Read more

Intel’s new ultra-low voltage (CULV) platform for UMPC’s

January 19, 2009 by Daniel  
Filed under Computers, Ultra Mobile PC

In the second quarter of 2009 Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are planning to launch a new consumer ultra-low voltage (CULV) platform for portable computers (UMPC’s / netbooks). The new ultra-portable notebooks are said to have a price point of between $699 and $899.

The new Intel CULV platform will be in direct competition with AMD’s (NYSE:AMD) new Yukon platform and three of the top notebook vendors are rumored to be preparing new notebooks Read more

Intel 2008 Q4 earnings $8.2 billion: year earnings $37.6 billion

January 16, 2009 by Peter Chubb  
Filed under Computers

Intel (INTC) have now posted their Q4 earnings for 2008, their revenues were $8.2 billion, with an operating income of $5.1 billion and a net income of $234 million and an EPS of $0.04. These Intel results include the billion dollar negative impact from the reduction in the carrying value of computer chip Company’s Clearwire investment. Read more

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