Intel Hints At New Apple Handheld Gadgets
December 21st, 2007
This article at AppleInsier discusses Intel’s new line of “ultra-mobile” processors and suggests that Apple could use them to create some slick new handheld devices. Especially gawk-worthy is a concept hardware photo of a horzontally-enhanced iPhone.
The small chip size makes a ton of sense for Apple’s mobile devices, but also note the lower power consumption. If I could pick one small flaw of the iPods is the battery situation that gets progressively worse as the internal battery dries up. I find even the brand new iPod Touch requires a lot more charging than I’d like.
“More specifically, those same people say, Apple has taken a liking to the upcoming 45-nanometer (nm) “Silverthorne” chip, agreeing to use it in not one but multiple products currently situated on its 2008 calendar year product roadmap,” Jade reports.
Not one, but multiple products? iPhone, iPod, and… something else? Drool, drool.
I recall back in 2005, Apple mentioned that one reason for the switch from Power PC to Intel was a future roadmap that looked more appealing for future products. From several-years-old Macworld article:
“Mac users have come to see that Apple had good reasons for kissing PowerPC goodbye. The company knows trends when it sees them: mobile computing has moved past being a mere fad among a few users to become a way of life for many consumers. Yet PowerPC chips aren’t traveling down this road. Apple also needs faster chips, with more room to grow, and a chip partner with a clear roadmap for the future.”
This ultra-mobile stuff presently emerging may be that roadmap coming to fruition. Perhaps something related to this chip-stuff will emerge at MacWorld 2008.
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the processor as i concern is par with par with intel and amd…to choose intel over amd is a good move…for the technology i said..other than that i think its all…..non profitable..hahaha..well apple is a good product
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By “new handheld gadgets” do they mean a new smaller iphone perhaps? I'd definitely like to keep tabs on this.
I must say that these people dont ever get tired of bringing out new stuff.
I dont want to be the man making all this, Whew he will have so much pressure. I am sure this new version wont last long though , cos its going to take a long time to come and by that time the I Phone magic will be over.
not really. I want better battery life more than anything else.
What are you guys thought about this?
Well he is absolutely right with techies pumping out new stuff into the market every day, your toys will be outdated every 6 months lol i ain't kidding:)
so you better keep up. set the trend.
So go now take it slow and let the good times roll
Well he is absolutely right with techies pumping out new stuff into the market every day, your toys will be outdated every 6 months lol i ain't kidding:)
so you better keep up. set the trend.
So go now take it slow and let the good times roll
That would be a great combination. I hope this inkling becomes true.
I think the main strength of Apple has always been its innovation. And I think this will take it to better heights.
Is Apple beyond intelligence, are they threatened by some evil force? You know to be driven to make innovative stuff all the time? Is the name Apple, so simple and innocent to divert our attention?
It is possible..They might even have aliens working for them……
Can you not buy longer lasting batteries!?
PowerPC would have to go, I did not expect this to come so early.
Well there is no stopping Apple.
If it improves the battery life, then it is something that can make a big difference. Like you said the battery life is not great and not really upto the standard of Apple.
Apple are marching on.
What will they bring to the table next?
wow.. thats gonna be really cool…
i am waiting for their next gadget..!
Well , apple had already come up with hand held processors . For example the iphone.
Iphone has WiFi and what not. It almost has all the features that a normal computer has. I think its going to change the whole world.
http://www.free-3g-iphone.com
Wow! this is a really nice blog. I loved reading it.
Thanks!
Interesting. Apple has always been a leader in innovation. It's exciting to see that they continue to design new products effectively.
Intel is going great! first iphone and now hand held gadgets. I think its gonna revolutionize the world.
All the gadgets of apple are rocking.
I luv Apple!! Bring more Gadgets!!!!!!!!!!!!