Intel has announced the branding behind its new line of processors designed for “mobile Internet devices” and lower-end laptops and desktops costing around $250.
The Atom brand name replaces Silverthorne, which was the code name for the low-power chips aimed at ultra mobile PCs, and Diamondville, which was the code name for the chips in lower-end laptops.
Both chips will be manufactured at 45 nanometers, indicating Intel expects them to be in high demand. It’s a bold move given that Intel is relatively new to the low-power, ultra-portable market. Via Technologies better watch its back.
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