Intel shows off speedier Thunderbolt tech
Intel today announced the next generation of its Thunderbolt technology, which doubles the speed and works with previous inputs. The technology, which Intel announced at the National Association of Broadcasters conference today, supports up to 20Gbps bidirectionally (up from 10). That extra speed means the cables can now support both transferring a 4K video and putting it on screen at the same time, reports Engadget.Related storiesThunderbolt is go from AppleIntroducing Intel's Thunderbolt (video)Can Intel's Thunderbolt go mainstream with help from Apple and Acer?Thunderbolt is the input/output technology that brings transfer speeds that exceed what is currently available with USB 3.0 (though not for long), as well as extending that speed across several devices at once. The port was introduced following a collaboration between Apple and Intel in early 2011, and is now found on all Apple computers save the Mac Pro tower. It's since made its way into a number of PCs, initially on machines from Lenovo and Acer. Intel plans to build the newer version of Thunderbolt hardware, codenamed Falcon Ridge, into its next major generation of chipsets, and it will make its way into products at the "end of this year," with a "ramp in 2014." You can read more about Thunderbolt in CNET's FAQ.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Intel Ivy Bridge chip imminent, quad-core first
Intel Ivy Bridge chip imminent, quad-core first
Expect the first of Intel's Ivy Bridge chip announcements on April 23, when the chipmaker will unveil its high-performance models, sources tell CNET. The first Ivy Bridge processors will be quad-core mobile and desktop, an industry source, who is familiar with the rollout, told CNET. More power-efficient ultrabook-specific dual-core chips will come later in the quarter.Related storiesIs this the future of Windows 8 ultrabooks?First Intel Ivy Bridge launch expected on April 23Ivy Bridge is the first in a series of upcoming Intel mainstream chips that emphasize graphics and multimedia processing over more traditional compute tasks. And most importantly for consumers, Ivy Bridge chips will power the wave of Windows 8 ultrabooks that will break later in the year.Those systems are expected to have touch screens and include hybrid designs that straddle the laptop and tablet markets. And Apple is expected to tap Ivy Bridge for a thinner 15-inch MacBook Pro-class system as well as future MacBook Airs.And Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Acer, and Asus will update and/or bring out new systems. These will run the gamut of laptop designs, but more systems are expected to be thin. Even many higher performance systems are expected to have a slimmer chassis. Those laptops typically use a separate graphics chip from suppliers such as Nvidia.
Expect the first of Intel's Ivy Bridge chip announcements on April 23, when the chipmaker will unveil its high-performance models, sources tell CNET. The first Ivy Bridge processors will be quad-core mobile and desktop, an industry source, who is familiar with the rollout, told CNET. More power-efficient ultrabook-specific dual-core chips will come later in the quarter.Related storiesIs this the future of Windows 8 ultrabooks?First Intel Ivy Bridge launch expected on April 23Ivy Bridge is the first in a series of upcoming Intel mainstream chips that emphasize graphics and multimedia processing over more traditional compute tasks. And most importantly for consumers, Ivy Bridge chips will power the wave of Windows 8 ultrabooks that will break later in the year.Those systems are expected to have touch screens and include hybrid designs that straddle the laptop and tablet markets. And Apple is expected to tap Ivy Bridge for a thinner 15-inch MacBook Pro-class system as well as future MacBook Airs.And Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Acer, and Asus will update and/or bring out new systems. These will run the gamut of laptop designs, but more systems are expected to be thin. Even many higher performance systems are expected to have a slimmer chassis. Those laptops typically use a separate graphics chip from suppliers such as Nvidia.
Intel credits Apple with big gains in battery life
Intel credits Apple with big gains in battery life
At Intel's investor day meeting Thursday, an executive cited Apple as the primary force behind the chipmaker's push for big improvements in battery life. "We're extremely excited about the MacBook Air," said Kirk Skaugen, senior vice presidentof Intel's PC Client Group."Essentially, cooperating with Apple doubled the battery life from generation to generation -- from 6 to 12.5 hours on the MacBook Air," he said.Related storiesCNET's 2013 MacBook Air reviewCNET Reviews said that the battery life on the 2013 MacBook Air with Intel's Haswell processor is "astonishing." "The previous-generation 13-inch Air ran for 7 hours and 27 minutes in our video playback battery drain test. The 2013 version blows that out of the water, with an astonishing 14 hours and 25 minutes on the same test," CNET Reviews said. And Skaugen also saw Apple's move to Intel's graphics silicon in its latest MacBooks and iMacs as a huge win. "We were extremely pleased that Apple has moved a significant portion of their iMac andMacBook Pro line to Intel Iris Pro graphics," he said.
At Intel's investor day meeting Thursday, an executive cited Apple as the primary force behind the chipmaker's push for big improvements in battery life. "We're extremely excited about the MacBook Air," said Kirk Skaugen, senior vice presidentof Intel's PC Client Group."Essentially, cooperating with Apple doubled the battery life from generation to generation -- from 6 to 12.5 hours on the MacBook Air," he said.Related storiesCNET's 2013 MacBook Air reviewCNET Reviews said that the battery life on the 2013 MacBook Air with Intel's Haswell processor is "astonishing." "The previous-generation 13-inch Air ran for 7 hours and 27 minutes in our video playback battery drain test. The 2013 version blows that out of the water, with an astonishing 14 hours and 25 minutes on the same test," CNET Reviews said. And Skaugen also saw Apple's move to Intel's graphics silicon in its latest MacBooks and iMacs as a huge win. "We were extremely pleased that Apple has moved a significant portion of their iMac andMacBook Pro line to Intel Iris Pro graphics," he said.
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