The Intel Atom is a low-power x86 CPU with the aim of delivering substantial performance. It is what is found in the Asus EeePC and other mini notebook PCs. Now, Samsung is looking to launch its own Atom-based mini laptop, and this goes one level up by integrating WiBro support.

While detailed specs are not available at press time, it is slated for an end-of-October release in Korea and other markets. No word on the pricing.

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Although it was announced for Q3 2008, the new Intel Atom dual core processor will be available for retail only in the fourth quarter. The new Atom dual core is named Atom 330 and it will have dual 1.6GHz cores, a 533MHz FSB and 1MB cache or 512KB per core.
The dual core will cost $43 compared to the Atom 230, the single core version, which costs $29.

The Intel Atom 330 will be used in future netbooks, MIDs and ultraportables. That means we are likely to see upgraded Eee and Eee clones running on dual core processors.

Imation has a great new Atom Flash memory drive for us. And one of its most important features, as the picture shows clearly, is the size. And I am not talking about storage space. Sure you can choose an Atom Flash from 1 to 8GB storage space for a price running from $18 to $100.
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We have gone through (already) the Eee PC 700 and the Eee 900. Eee lines are going to be created for desktops and monitors. Asus isn’t fooling around, are they?

The new Eee PC 901 is the new 900 version. It’s still an 8.9 inch cheap laptop which will be released on June 3rd and sold for less than $650. The new Asus will have an Atom Intel chipset (cool, right?),

Bluetooth, and some metal parts added to the keyboard, hinge and to the border of the touchpad. Furthermore, Linux operated 901 will have more applications added to them.

One more important change is the brand name. Asus puts their fate in the Eee and its future so the 901 will feature an Eee logo instead of the Asusteck logo.

What do you think? I’d still go for the HP 2133 Mini-Note but thats just me!

Intel’s been on a roll since early March and has officially announced the Atom, the Centrino Atom, and Centrino 2. The Intel Atom processor is specifically designed for small, low-powered devices. Despite it measuring less than 25 mm², it still retains the instruction set compatibility of the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The Intel Atom chip were previously codenamed Diamondville and Silverthorne.

Next is the Intel Centrino Atom processor technology, which is being touted as Intel’s best technology for mobile Internet devices. The Intel Centrino Atom processor technology includes the following: the Intel Atom processor, a wireless radio, and a a low-power companion chip with integrated graphics. It was formerly known as Menlow.

Lastly, Intel has just announced the Centrino 2 mobile technology, formerly known as the Intel Montevina. The Centrino 2 platform is designed for portable computers — Centrino 2 for more common consumer notebooks, and Centrino 2 vPro which is made for business-centric portables. The Centrino 2 brand will also be consisted of low-power processors with TDPs as low as 5W. An improvement in graphics will also be observed due to the usage of GM45 chipset. The Intel Centrino 2 technology, when used, could reportedly produce the longest battery life for notebooks.

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