A powerful computer is an easy thing for manufacturers to build. Throw in a hardcore processor and some high-end components and the sky is the limit. Unfortunately, raw power is not the sole focus of consumers. No, many mobile computer users also want super-long battery life and silence to go with the performance. This, you see, is where things get tricky. <\/p>\n
The Surface Pro 3 gets rather close to this, but the whirring of the fan in the hybrid is audible sometimes. Plus, the Surface components are a bit expensive for many consumers. Today, Intel delivers a fanless solution that should meet the needs of many -- the Core M Processor line, otherwise known as Broadwell-Y. <\/p>\n
\"Delivering the optimal blend of mobility and performance, Intel's new processor was purpose-built for amazing performance in the thinnest, fanless ultra-mobile devices. The Intel Core M processor can power razor-thin devices with Intel Core processor-level performance and deliver up to double the battery life when compared to a 4-year-old system\", says Intel. <\/p>\n
The company further explains, \"the Intel Core M processor package is 50 percent smaller and, at 4.5 watts, has 60 percent lower thermal power than the previous generation. This lets OEMs design sleek, fanless systems less than 9 mm thin -- thinner than an AAA battery and today's sleekest laptops. There are already more than 20 Intel Core M processor-based OEM products in the development pipeline. The first systems based on the Intel Core M processor will be on shelves for the holiday selling season\". <\/p>\n
Intel lists some of the upcoming products: that will feature the Core M: <\/p>\n
The company lists the following models: <\/p>\n
So, as you can see, major computer manufacturers are on-board with the Core M chips. This should have a positive impact on the PC business, especially with the new machines landing before and during the Christmas shopping season. Consumers should be in for a real treat when they visit their local Best Buy or Staples and see the amazingly thin and sexy laptops on the shelves. Clearly, this will be a winner. <\/p>\n
Do you want your next laptop or tablet to have an Intel Core M processor? Tell me in the comments. <\/p>\n
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