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Thursday, October 03, 2002
http://www.nandotimes.com/technology/story/557783p-4394972c.html Intel reveals details of new chip for laptops ALEX PHAM, Los Angeles Times Seeking to stay relevant in a world of evolving technology, Intel Corp. has revealed new details of a chip it will introduce next year designed just for laptops, the only bright spot in an otherwise grim computer market. Called Banias, the chip is more than just a new product. For Intel, Banias is a costly stab at keeping up with a new era of computing, one in which consumers will be less reliant on their desktops, Intel's traditional stronghold. Instead, Intel envisions consumers using a panoply of devices designed to be always on, portable and wireless. With PC sales expected to grow a mere 1.8 percent this year, Intel is experimenting with a variety of chips to power a range of products, from cell phones and servers to ultralight notebook computers and complex networking equipment. The laptop market is expected to grow 11 percent this year, according to estimates from IDC, a technology research firm....
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