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Windows 8 Tablets to Cost Twice as Much as High-End Android Tablets ($600-$900)
by Lucian Armasu on Jan 16, 2012 4 Comments">4
I can’t say this comes as a completely surprise to me, but Digitimes reports that Intel-powered Windows 8 tablets will cost anywhere between $600 and $900. The reason this doesn’t come off as a surprise is because I knew x86 hardware, and especially Intel hardware, will add significantly to the cost of the tablets. Just look at what it has done to the original Google TV set top box, and also to the Chromebooks. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that all smart TV makers want to use ARM instead. Intel hardware is just much more expensive than ARM hardware, …
First Intel Powered Android Prototypes Spotted at CES
by Christine T on Jan 13, 2012 0 Comments">0
At CES this year, Intel’s booth was crowded with a number of Android prototypes running on 32mm Intel Atom processors. These prototypes are Intel’s entry level phones to Android as they venture into this field. Through the prototypes, Intel got to let their viewers experience the benefits of using Atom over the other mobile processors. However, the actual unit they displayed on the booth was a prototype of a developer device which they will not be releasing into the market. Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the prototype was loaded with the right software that aimed to showcase Intel’s mobile chipset’s …
Intel Medfield Android Device on CES 2012; Keep Your Fingers Crossed
by Christine T on Jan 03, 2012 2 Comments">2
For its participation in this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012), LG is entering with one of the most anticipated devices at this time. If you have already heard about the upcoming Intel Medfield Android devices that LG will launch on January 10, here’s a little background on the powerful merger between the two companies. In last year’s CES 2011, LG and Intel were both set to launch the Intel Moorestown-based LG GW990. Sadly, the event didn’t happen because both parties decided to pull out the project due to a lack of marketability in the product. Even though the first …
A Look at Intel’s First Medfield Powered Smartphone and Tablet
by Christine T on Dec 24, 2011 5 Comments">5
In line with our previous posts about Intel joining the pool of Android smartphones and tablets, we finally have a device to show off! Boasting of a Medfield system-on-a-chip processor, the manufacturer hopes to inspire others to do the same as opposed to continuing the use of ARM-based chips. As earlier reports came in, many expected that the prototypes would run the typical x86 processor optimized with an Intel Android Gingerbread. Unfortunately, there is only a vague amount of information about the hardware of the device. The only sure thing about the prototype is that it has about the same …
MIT Tests Intel Android’s Smartphone and Tablet Prototypes
by Christine T on Dec 21, 2011 0 Comments">0
With Intel’s plan to join the roster of mobile phone manufacturers, it can only be expected that great things will result from this venture. If you have been keeping a close eye on Intel, you may have already heard of their 32nm Medfield system-on-chip. Well, who wouldn’t? Considering it has been greatly talked about by the company the entire year. If you’ve been waiting for more information on this new platform, you’ll be pleased to know that we got a new update on the project. Thanks to the report of the MIT Technology Review team, we got word that they …
CES 2012: Something Big from Samsung, Sprint and Intel?
by Christine T on Dec 08, 2011 1 Comments">1
For those who are anticipating the upcoming CES 2012 in January, there are some new information you can look forward to. We have enough reason to believe that on this particular event, Samsung Mobile will be launching their first Android that’s powered by Intel. To add to this bit of information, the new phone will be a property of Sprint. Recently, we’ve heard rumors that Samsung has plans to step out from the PC business; considering its immense success in Android devices. In an effort to stop this from happening, their partnership with Intel has been renewed. As you might …
Android Could Bust iOS, Says Acer
by Daniel Kim on Oct 16, 2011 6 Comments">6
Undoubtedly gaining market share fast, Android will likely overtake its other competitors soon, especially Apple’s iOS platform. This is a belief and expectation that many people share–especially Acer. Speaking to Chinese newspaper United Daily News, Acer founder Stan Shih said that Android would soon prevail over iOS (Apple’s mobile platform). The Apple iPhone, which runs iOS, is one of the most popular devices both in the U.S. and elsewhere. However, Android has started to eat into market shares that iOS used to hold. Shih expects that Apple would soon lose this intense battle of operating systems (OS) in the industry. Shih …
The Secret Reason Why Android Will Support Intel Chips
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 18, 2011 11 Comments">11
When I first heard about Andy Rubin announcing Android will be optimized for Intel Atom chips for all versions of Android from now on, I was very disappointed with Google, because I thought it was a poor strategic decision on their part. It felt backwards. Even Microsoft is moving to ARM, and I bet Apple will make a Transformer-like clamshell or at least a Macbook Air-like one based on ARM, soon, too. So why would Google support “the past”, instead of looking forward ? Why ARM Is Winning ARM chips keep advancing fast, at about 2.5x improvement each year, or …
Google Partnering with Intel Is Completely Backwards
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 13, 2011 10 Comments">10
Today, at Intel’s IDF event, Andy Rubin announced they are making all future Android versions work on Intel’s Atom chips. I don’t like this move at all. It seems completely backwards to me. Microsoft is moving to ARM for a reason. Yes, they clearly don’t like having to move to ARM, because they are very vulnerable on ARM, having no apps that work on that chip architecture. Although, they will try to mask this, by downplaying the ARM version for now, and try to get developers to make apps (or web apps) that work on both chip architectures, and having …
On Kal-El+, Wayne, Grey Chips and Nvidia’s Future
by Lucian Armasu on Sep 13, 2011 0 Comments">0
The recent Nvidia roadmap leak shows us what Nvidia has in store for late 2011 to late 2012 period. We can see Kal-El in there, a never before seen Kal-El+ (most likely an upgraded version of Kal-El), Wayne (Kal-El’s next-gen successor), and Grey (seemingly a low-end chip). Kal-El+ was to be expected, although many people seem surprised that it exists. We learned last year when we first heard about the dual core 1.2 Ghz Tegra 2 3D that Nvidia was planning on releasing a “new” chip every 6 months, instead of just every year. That’s not very shocking considering all …
Acer Mass Producing Intel-powered Android Tablets For July Outing
by Miguel on May 25, 2011 2 Comments">2
Juicy news has trickled from the grapevine that will definitely excite the enthusiasm of the tablet-inclined. The word’s out Acer are mass-producing a new line of Android tablets for a July release. That’s barely two months away and the choice of using Intel processors is what makes this item so alluring. Important note: Pictured above isn’t the much-talked about Acer tablet, but a representation in lieu of photographic evidence. Contrary to what Paul Otellini may say about Android being “chaotic”, this Intel/Android mash up is being construed as an effort by the chipmaker to establish a beachhead in the tablet …
Intel CEO Says Android Vs. iOS Is Struggle Between Chaos And Order
by Miguel on May 24, 2011 5 Comments">5
Android is absolutely everywhere these days. Even Android robots (uh, robots using Android OS) aren’t too far off. But despite the heartening news that Android finally trounced iOS in the smartphone leagues, Intel’s venerable CEO Paul Otellini thinks the ubiquitous ‘droid is way too chaotic. The damning comparison was uttered at an investors meeting where Otellini went on to let loose some priceless gems of wisdom. A few samples: “At the end of the day, the more pervasive Android is, the more money Google ultimately makes.” Additionally, “The notion of compatibility forwards and backwards, the notion of verification… is something …
Intel porting Androd 2.2 to x86 devices
by James Tromans on Jun 25, 2010 0 Comments">0
According to APCmag, Intel are busily porting Android 2.2 to their x86 device architecture. The giant can clearly see the direction things are headed with the mobile technology consumer market and do not want to miss the boat. This port will facilitate and encourage the use of Intel based notebooks to run Android. The decision comes about because Intel want to spur the growth of Atom-powered Android netbooks and tablets. The whole thing is alleged to take two months . The problem has arisen for Intel because Android was originally written for the ARM processors which runs the majority of …
Android 2.1 proof of concept running Intel Moorestown
by James Tromans on Jun 03, 2010 0 Comments">0
The Computex expo has given us one of the first proof of concept devices running the new Intel Moorestown processor chip. The device itself is manufactured by Aava, who we have covered in some depth before. Aava is collaborating with Intel to take the Moorestown platform to market with a range of customers and service providers. The two companies are working on smartphone reference designs covering Android, Moblin, and MeeGo. The bad news is that the video recorded by Engadget (after the jump) does not show the device running quicker than any other higher-end device on the market right now. …
More on the Intel Atom ‘Moorestown’ Processor
by James Tromans on May 07, 2010 0 Comments">0
Just yesterday we bought you the news about AAVA Mobile’s reference design offering both ‘open’ hardware and software to OEMs allowed them to bring their Android devices to market quicker, and for cheaper. This reference design is both exciting and compelling because it is closely linked to Intel’s new Moorestown processor. This chip is designed to be compatible with Android, and will be able to run up to speeds of around 1.5GHz for smartphones and perhaps up to 1.9GHz for tablets. It goes without saying that these chips will be able to offer support for the usual 3G/HSPA and WiFi …
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