Intel Corporation ha annunciato la disponibilità commerciale dei nuovi processori Atom, realizzati con un processo di fabbricazione in tecnologia a 32nm, finalizzati alla realizzazione della piattaforma tipicamente indicata con il nome in codice di "Cedar Trail", con i quali i system builder possono implementare sistemi portatili, ed in primis netbook, desktop entry-level e all-in-one caratterizzati da dimensioni fisiche molto contenute, elevata efficienza energetica e prestazioni computazionali, soprattutto in ambito grafico, notevoli.

Intel ha posto l'accento sulla sezione grafica delle nuove cpu, Graphics Media Accelerator 3600/3650, che, unitamente al controller di memoria, anch'esso integrato, permettono il conseguimento di prestazioni elevate con il playback in Full HD a 1080p dei video e dei contenuti su Blu-Ray.

Rispetto alla precedente generazione, le performance grafiche, in accordo al produttore, sono raddoppiate; risulta inoltre ampliato il set di connettori di out gestibili per il segnale video, che ora include anche HDMI e DisplayPort.

In relazione alla durata della batteria, Intel certifica invece la possibilità di lavorare per un massimo di 10 ore senza la necessità di ricaricare, mentre la durata della batteria in stand-by è pari a "settimane".

Da segnalare la dotazione delle tecnologie proprietarie Wireless Display e Wireless Music con le quale è possibile condividere, mediante una connessione senza fili, foto, brani audio e video con i dispositivi compatibili, come televisori e altoparlanti.

L'offerta di Intel in relazione ai nuovi Atom include le soluzioni dual-core Intel Atom N2600 e Intel Atom N2800, da abbinare al chipset Intel NM10 Express, per i sistemi di tipo netbook. E le cpu Intel Atom D2500 e D2700 per i desktop entry-level e gli all-in-one compatti. I nuovi chip sono utilizzabili in ambiente Windows, MeeGo e Tizen.

Intel ha ufficializzato, infine, che i primi netbook basati sugli Atom "Cedar Trail" saranno commercializzati nei primi mesi del 2012 dai principali vendor internazionali, tra cui Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung e Toshiba.

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Intel Corporation today announced the availability of the latest mobile Intel Atom processor-based platform, formerly codenamed “Cedar Trail.” Designed to provide small, compact, on-the-go computing with great battery life at an affordable price, the latest platform adds several new features to netbook computers made popular by students, families, and those looking for light productivity and Internet browsing. These devices will be available in early 2012 from major OEMs including: Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Toshiba.

The new design’s dedicated media engine enables full 1080p high-definition playback of videos and Blu-Ray content and includes additional digital display and output options including HDMI and DisplayPort. The integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3600/3650 combined with the integrated memory controller provides enhanced performance and system responsiveness, including an improvement in graphics performance up to 2X compared to the previous generation platform.

Systems based on the new Intel Atom processors may have up to 10 hours of battery life and weeks of standby, allowing for all-day use between charges. Additionally, Intel increased processor and overall system performance while reducing power consumption up to 20 percent compared to the previous platform.

Based on Intel’s leading-edge 32nm process technology, Intel incorporated several new features into the platform such as Intel® Wireless Display and Intel® Wireless Music. With these new features and wireless enabled devices, people can share videos or photos wirelessly from their netbooks to a television, or stream music through their home stereo speakers.

Additional features such as Intel® Smart Connect Technology allows users to have an instant Internet connection as soon as they open their netbook, and have email, Twitter and RSS feeds automatically updated even in sleep mode. Intel® Rapid Start Technology enables fast resume from standby mode and helps conserve battery life.

The dual-core Intel Atom processor N2600 and Intel Atom processor N2800 are paired with the Intel® NM10 Express Chipset and feature a small form factor package size that saves system board real estate and enables thinner netbook designs. In addition to the mobile processors, Intel offers the Intel Atom processor D2500 and D2700 for entry-level desktop and all-in-one designs, as well as intelligent system solutions. The platform supports a range of operating systems including: Windows, MeeGo, and Tizen.

New Features, Lower Power Have Broad Appeal
The new Intel Atom processors provide a lower thermal design power (TDP) and power management features such as Intel® Deeper Sleep and Intel® SpeedStep Technology that enable lower power designs, making it especially attractive for netbooks as well as intelligent systems including: healthcare equipment, retail systems and entry-level digital signage.

In health care settings, the improved battery life and enhanced graphics means medical professionals can enhance patient care and bring infotainment services to a patient’s bedside. ARBOR technology will release a new patient infotainment bedside terminal, based on the Intel Atom processor N2800 that helps clinicians improve workflow management and work efficiency, reduce human error, and enhance healthcare quality. Patients can also enjoy access to plenty of multi-media entertainment, hospital information and communication services on the system.

The always on, always connected capabilities are also ideal for entry-level point-of-sale systems with the ability to boot up instantly to serve customer’s at a moment’s notice. Point-of-sale terminals based on the Intel Atom processor D2700 and manufactured by NCR Corporation will be installed in restaurant and retail locations throughout the U.S. beginning in the first quarter of 2012.

Intelligent system designs are offered 7-year lifecycle support, as well as support for Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows XP and XPe, Windows Embedded Compact, Yocto Project and Wind River VxWorks operating systems.

For more information, video, and photos visit www.intel.com/newsroom/atom and the Intel Atom Processor-based Platform for Mobile Computing press kit.

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