Four new processors for OEMs
By Ian Williams: Friday, 15 August 2008
AMD HAS TAKEN the wraps off four new processors aimed for business machines. The new CPUs are based on existing architectures, but have apparently been streamlined for greater stability and longevity, improved productivity and energy savings. They're due to be pumped out to the OEM market, and have 'B' tacked onto the end so you know they're for 'business'. The new chips include a pair of Phenoms, namely the X4 9750B Quad-Core Processor and the X3 8750B Triple-Core Processor, both running at 2.4GHz and drawing 95W. The other pair are from the Athlon family and comprise the X2 5600B Dual-Core Processor at 2.9GHz and 65W and the X2 4850B Dual-Core Processor at 2.5GHz and 45W.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Intel Fesses up to G45 Performance Issues
Intel blames software partners for one of the most severe issues
By Shane McGlaun - August 15, 2008
Intel launched its G45 chipset featuring its latest integrated graphics only a few weeks ago. So far, the response to the chipset and motherboards using the chipset has been a mixed bag by Intel's own admission. Aaron Brezenski wrote a blog entry this week on the Intel Software Network that was titled, "Welcome to G45! Better (but still imperfect…)." In the blog, Brezenski wrote that Intel's competition -- AMD -- put together a demo booth stating that HP laptops using Intel's G45 did not accelerate Blu-ray playback. AMD maintains that its integrated graphics were able to playback Blu-ray without issue. Brezenski points out the fact that AMD fails to offer any specifications as far as the CPUs used in the systems and Intel maintains it was not an apples to apples comparison. Despite that fact, Brezenski acknowledge that the demo showed Intel's CPU to be 100% utilized -- a clear indication that Blu-ray acceleration was not taking place.
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By Shane McGlaun - August 15, 2008
Intel launched its G45 chipset featuring its latest integrated graphics only a few weeks ago. So far, the response to the chipset and motherboards using the chipset has been a mixed bag by Intel's own admission. Aaron Brezenski wrote a blog entry this week on the Intel Software Network that was titled, "Welcome to G45! Better (but still imperfect…)." In the blog, Brezenski wrote that Intel's competition -- AMD -- put together a demo booth stating that HP laptops using Intel's G45 did not accelerate Blu-ray playback. AMD maintains that its integrated graphics were able to playback Blu-ray without issue. Brezenski points out the fact that AMD fails to offer any specifications as far as the CPUs used in the systems and Intel maintains it was not an apples to apples comparison. Despite that fact, Brezenski acknowledge that the demo showed Intel's CPU to be 100% utilized -- a clear indication that Blu-ray acceleration was not taking place.
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Infineon chip causing problems on iPhone: reports
By Reuters Aug 15, 2008
An Infineon chip could be at the root of complaints from around the world that Apple Inc's new iPhone drops calls and has unpredictable Internet links, according to a research report from Nomura. BusinessWeek also reported on its website on Thursday that the iPhone is suffering from faulty software on an Infineon chip, and that Apple plans to fix the problem with a software update. Representatives for Apple and Infineon declined comment. One of the key attractions of the latest iPhone, which went on sale in July and sold 1 million in its first weekend, is faster, third-generation (3G) Web connections when compared to the first iPhone that was launched in mid-2007. However, users have complained on websites and blogs that Internet speeds have been inconsistent and that the phone often reverts to a slower technology known as Edge even in 3G areas.
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An Infineon chip could be at the root of complaints from around the world that Apple Inc's new iPhone drops calls and has unpredictable Internet links, according to a research report from Nomura. BusinessWeek also reported on its website on Thursday that the iPhone is suffering from faulty software on an Infineon chip, and that Apple plans to fix the problem with a software update. Representatives for Apple and Infineon declined comment. One of the key attractions of the latest iPhone, which went on sale in July and sold 1 million in its first weekend, is faster, third-generation (3G) Web connections when compared to the first iPhone that was launched in mid-2007. However, users have complained on websites and blogs that Internet speeds have been inconsistent and that the phone often reverts to a slower technology known as Edge even in 3G areas.
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Intel Unveils Next Generation Turbo Memory
Analysts say Turbo Memory will gain no traction
By Shane McGlaun - August 14, 2008
Since Microsoft launched Windows Vista, there have been a number of complaints from users regarding usability of the operating system and other problems. One of the most common complaints about operating system is the sometimes sluggish response times in machines with inadequate amounts of memory onboard. Microsoft tried to address some of the memory utilization issues with its ReadyBoost capability, which allows users to plug-in compatible flash drives to speed the system up. The catch is that many people who try to take advantage of ReadyBoost reported no real gains in performance. Intel saw the opening for technology that would help accelerate Windows Vista and introduced its Turbo Memory. Intel Turbo Memory hasn't proven too successful to date and has found little support with PC manufacturers. In fact, HP has openly stated it saw no value in using Intel Turbo Memory in its notebooks.
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By Shane McGlaun - August 14, 2008
Since Microsoft launched Windows Vista, there have been a number of complaints from users regarding usability of the operating system and other problems. One of the most common complaints about operating system is the sometimes sluggish response times in machines with inadequate amounts of memory onboard. Microsoft tried to address some of the memory utilization issues with its ReadyBoost capability, which allows users to plug-in compatible flash drives to speed the system up. The catch is that many people who try to take advantage of ReadyBoost reported no real gains in performance. Intel saw the opening for technology that would help accelerate Windows Vista and introduced its Turbo Memory. Intel Turbo Memory hasn't proven too successful to date and has found little support with PC manufacturers. In fact, HP has openly stated it saw no value in using Intel Turbo Memory in its notebooks.
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