Intel's Next-Gen Atom Puts CPU and GPU on One Fun-Lovin' Chip
May 22, 2009, 12:20am
Along with its neato Moblin 2.0 netbook OS, Intel's also laid in more detail out what the next generation of Atom looks like—Pineview integrates the CPU, GPU and memory controller onto one chip, making the platform cheaper and less power-hungry overall.
As Ars' Jon Stokes points out, this is new territory for Intel that "arguably pushes Atom into SoC territory." It has some implications for Nvidia's Ion platform. Not only are Intel's graphics built into the Atom CPU, but Nvidia's probably going to have major problems from a price standpoint, since Intel can drop the cost of the Atom platform (which it sells for $US25) down even further. Unbundling the Atom CPU—like to pair it with Nvidia's 9400m for the Ion platform—costs $US45.
Never a dull moment in netbook land. [Ars]
Rob Bricken 22 Jan 2020 6:15 AM
There aren't just a lot of candidates for the worst episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I would contend there are a lot of worst episodes, period. It's amazing how much terrible content this show produced while simultaneously reviving the beloved franchise—there's the racism of "Code of Honor," the supernatural assault of "Sub Rosa," the clip show crappiness of "Shades of Grey," and many more. Everyone has their pick, but "Up the Long Ladder" is my dark horse contender for the title, because it manages to be racist, sexist, and terrible sci-fi, all at once.