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Nvidia Ion Platform: Atom gets GeForce
There's little doubt that Intel's Atom has been a success, but it's been ultimately let down by the high power, and poorly featured graphics of the associated chipset. Looking to right this wrong, Nvidia IONs Intel's Atom into shape.
Netbook Round-up: Lenovo Ideapad S10, Asus Eee 904HA, Acer Aspire One and Smoothbook Slice
Netbook Round-up: Lenovo Ideapad S10, Asus Eee 904HA, Acer Aspire One and Smoothbook Slice
techspot.com — It can't be argued that 2008 was the year of the netbook. Asus is credited with officially... bringing the first netbook to market last year with their Eee PC**, but as many first adopters will tell you, companies rarely (more) Netbook Round-up: Lenovo Ideapad S10, Asus Eee 904HA, ...
Nvidia Chipset For Intel Atom Supports SLI
vr-zone.com — VR-Zone has learned that Nvidia is preparing a special version of their MCP7A chipset to support Intel... Atom processors. ... (more) Nvidia Chipset For Intel Atom Supports SLI
Nvidia working with PC makers to force Intel to open the Atom platform
Nvidia working with PC makers to force Intel to open the Atom platform
digitimes.com — Drew Henry, general manager of MCP business at Nvidia, recently visited Taiwan to negotiate with Taiwan PC... makers for their support in forcing Intel to allow Nvidia's MCP7A and MCP79 chipsets into the Atom platform ecosystem. (more) Nvidia working with PC makers to force Intel to open the ...
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