Swordfish Netbook Uses two Atom Processors for Added Power

Haleron SwordfishEveryone likes the low prices that netbooks command, but few appreciate the low performance they provide. The Intel Atom processor does a good job powering netbooks for standard tasks, but there are those who wish the Atom had a dual-core option. Colombian netbook maker Haleron feels that pain, and developed a netbook that harnesses two physical Atom processors to handle increased workloads.

The Swordfish Net N102 was developed by Haleron to make the two Atom processors work like more powerful dual-core processors. The two Atom N270 processors attack the performance issues while keeping the price point low.

A netbook with a single Atom chip “just could not support the multi-tasking needs of students and professionals,” it said. So it set out to build its own. It modified Intel’s 945 chipset to run the two processors, which took it about six months. The processors divide the workload, much like a dual-core processor does, the company said.

Haleron claims that even with two Atom processors onboard, the Swordfish can deliver 4.5 hours of typical runtime on the 6-cell battery. The special netbook is $449 while the 6-cell battery adds another $29.

Specs:

  • Dual Processors Intel Atom N270 1.6G
  • RAM :2G DDRII
  • Bluetooth :2.0,100 Meters
  • Built-in 3G Module: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100
  • Built-in Camera :1.3MP
  • Display :10.2 Inch 1024*600WXGA
  • HDD :160GB SATA HDD
  • WIFI :Frequency 54M ,802.11 b/g
  • Windows XP Home
  • Microsoft Office

(via IDG News)

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