Intels Atom processor took center stage at Computex this month in Taiwan, where several mini-laptop makers introduced new products featuring the chipmakers power-efficient microprocessors and companion chipsets. Though the so-called "netbook" market segment is currently tiny, Intel believes that 2008 will be the first year that more mobile computing devices will be sold than desktop computers.
Intel Executive Vice President John Maloney told Computex attendees that many people have an innate desire to be connected all the time and see personalized, mobile technology as the way to meet that need.
"The convergence of mobile computers, WiMAX wireless broadband, and powerful, HD-rich computer technologies point to a tremendous growth opportunity," Maloney said in his keynote address. "Individuals -- not households -- will drive the next era of growth with people each owning one or more computing devices."
HEALTHY GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Maloney noted that ubiquitous wireless Internet access is required to mobilize how people are using the Internet today "for things such as creating and watching videos, playing games and sharing photos." He also said mobile WiMAX will make the Internet open, fast and mobile and the technology will quickly progress toward "a healthy global footprint" that will reach more than 650 million people by 2010.
"Mobile WiMAX is the right solution, and its happening now," Maloney added. "Wireless networks will be how the majority of people get connected, and they have to be Web 2.0 capable. That means theyve got to have a lot of bandwidth to send data either to or from devices at a rapid-fire pace."
Also at Computex, Microsoft announced it will respond to customer and OEM demand by extending Windows XP to include desktop PCs called "nettops" as well as mini-notebooks. Having Windows XP available as a customer option has been good news for mini-notebook makers such as Asus. The feedback from customers "is that they overwhelmingly prefer to sell Asus Eee PC running with Windows," noted Cellnet Group General Manager Julian Phua.
ATOM INSIDE
Asus has just introduced three new Eee PC models based on Intels tiny, power-efficient Atom processor that clocks at 1.6 GHz. The next-generation products, designed to operate for 7.8 hours on a single battery charge, will be priced in the $560 to $660 range.
Featuring a 8.9-inch screen, the Eee PC 901 is designed to use solid-state device (SSD) storage technology in the 12 to 20GB range. Two more models featuring a 10-inch display give users the option of employing a 40GB SSD (Eee PC 1000) or an 80GB hard-disk drive (Eee PC 1000H). Additionally, Eee PC buyers will be provided with access to 20GB of online storage.
However, Asus now faces a formidable rival in Acer, which has just unveiled its own Atom-powered mini-laptop. Though Asus has not yet announced U.S. delivery dates for its next-generation models, Acer says its Aspire One will come to North America at price points that start at $379, beginning in the third quarter.
Smaller than an average office diary and weighing less than two pounds, the Aspire One features built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. User options include a choice of Linux or Windows XP, 512MB or 1GB of RAM, and either 8GB of NAND flash or 80GB of internal HDD storage. The mini-notebook operates for up to six hours on a single battery charge, Acer said.
Intel Executive Vice President John Maloney told Computex attendees that many people have an innate desire to be connected all the time and see personalized, mobile technology as the way to meet that need.
"The convergence of mobile computers, WiMAX wireless broadband, and powerful, HD-rich computer technologies point to a tremendous growth opportunity," Maloney said in his keynote address. "Individuals -- not households -- will drive the next era of growth with people each owning one or more computing devices."
HEALTHY GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Maloney noted that ubiquitous wireless Internet access is required to mobilize how people are using the Internet today "for things such as creating and watching videos, playing games and sharing photos." He also said mobile WiMAX will make the Internet open, fast and mobile and the technology will quickly progress toward "a healthy global footprint" that will reach more than 650 million people by 2010.
"Mobile WiMAX is the right solution, and its happening now," Maloney added. "Wireless networks will be how the majority of people get connected, and they have to be Web 2.0 capable. That means theyve got to have a lot of bandwidth to send data either to or from devices at a rapid-fire pace."
Also at Computex, Microsoft announced it will respond to customer and OEM demand by extending Windows XP to include desktop PCs called "nettops" as well as mini-notebooks. Having Windows XP available as a customer option has been good news for mini-notebook makers such as Asus. The feedback from customers "is that they overwhelmingly prefer to sell Asus Eee PC running with Windows," noted Cellnet Group General Manager Julian Phua.
ATOM INSIDE
Asus has just introduced three new Eee PC models based on Intels tiny, power-efficient Atom processor that clocks at 1.6 GHz. The next-generation products, designed to operate for 7.8 hours on a single battery charge, will be priced in the $560 to $660 range.
Featuring a 8.9-inch screen, the Eee PC 901 is designed to use solid-state device (SSD) storage technology in the 12 to 20GB range. Two more models featuring a 10-inch display give users the option of employing a 40GB SSD (Eee PC 1000) or an 80GB hard-disk drive (Eee PC 1000H). Additionally, Eee PC buyers will be provided with access to 20GB of online storage.
However, Asus now faces a formidable rival in Acer, which has just unveiled its own Atom-powered mini-laptop. Though Asus has not yet announced U.S. delivery dates for its next-generation models, Acer says its Aspire One will come to North America at price points that start at $379, beginning in the third quarter.
Smaller than an average office diary and weighing less than two pounds, the Aspire One features built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. User options include a choice of Linux or Windows XP, 512MB or 1GB of RAM, and either 8GB of NAND flash or 80GB of internal HDD storage. The mini-notebook operates for up to six hours on a single battery charge, Acer said.
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