MacBook Air’s Custom CPU Appearing in Windows PCs?
by at February 2, 2008 1:16 pm
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed at Macworld 2008 that last year, Apple asked Intel to redesign a special Core 2 Duo chip for their sub-notebook, the MacBook Air. The processor is significantly smaller than the standard notebook chips Intel uses. It also uses less power, which allows it to remain cool and not melt the inside of the Air or use up the battery.
Apple got the first dibs on this chip, but after Macworld 2008, Intel opened it up to other customers, as well. The chip is marketed as a chip for ultra-portable laptops, laptops that weigh 3 pounds or less.
Apparently, Lenovo and Fujitsu are in line to use this chip in laptops coming out soon. No other specs are known.
Read [CNet]
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