Intel unveils Atom processors

Intel Corporation unveiled the Intel Atom processors for an emerging class of
compact, easy-to-use devices called Netbooks and Nettops that will help bring
the Internet to millions of new users in India and around the world.

In conjunction with widespread broadband infrastructure, the Nettops and
Netbooks will help to bridge the digital divide. The Intel Atom processor is
based on new purpose-built low power architecture and coupled with its
industry-leading 45nm Hi-K manufacturing process it is suited for this new
market opportunity-enabling smaller chips at a lower cost. Local manufacturers
HCL, Wipro and Zenith along with others will shortly be launching Nettops and
Netbooks based on the Intel Atom processor.

"The newly-launched Intel Atom processor will lead to the availability of a
range of affordable Netbooks and Nettops in the market. These devices, enabled
with broadband connectivity will help bring the benefits of the Internet and the
basic computing experience to many more people," said R Sivakumar, MD-Sales and
Marketing Group, Intel South Asia.

The Intel Atom processor packed with 47 million transistors each is based on
an entirely new microarchitecture designed specifically for small devices and
low power. It measures less than 25 mm², making it Intel's smallest processor
yet. These new chips, previously codenamed Diamondville, will be manufactured on
Intel's industry-leading 45nm process with Hi-K metal gate technology.

Netbooks are compact mobile devices that children, first-time Internet users
and people who desire an extra PC can use for basic computing applications,
listening to music, e-mailing and surfing the Internet. They can also be used
for playing basic online games, social networking and making voice over IP phone
calls, and will lead themselves to many more usage models which the Internet
enables for its users.

The devices are expected to be launched by the OEMs in the next few months
and will be widely available by the end of the year.