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Intel lifts panel size limit for dual-core Atom netbooks

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, May 19, 2010.

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  1. Jos TechSpot Staff

    As we've reported in the past, Intel actively restricts what kind of hardware specs netbook manufacturers can include with their products in order to get preferential Atom pricing. With the arrival of its dual-core N550 processor, however, it appears the company is set to loosen up a little bit by allowing displays up to 12-inch in size. Previously the limit was 10.2-inches for panels used in Atom-equipped devices, in an attempt to avoid cannibalization of the notebook market.

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    Jos, May 19, 2010
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  2. raybay TechSpot Addict

    And why is this happening now? Instead of two years ago?
    raybay, May 19, 2010
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  3. Guest

    At $400 the netbooks are in the laptop price range, and thus you can get much higher performance if you went with a notebook instead...
    Guest, May 19, 2010
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  4. Guest

    Well it's just now WHEN INTEL FELT AMD'S HEAT.

    I HATED INTEL FOR THAT FACT.
    Guest, Jun 1, 2010
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