Qualcomm has started shipping samples of new Snapdragon SoCs that integrate two processor cores. The two third-gen dual-core Snapdragon SoCs, MSM8260 for HSPA+ and MSM8660 for multi-mode HSPA+/CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. B runs at a clock speed of up to 1.2GHz and features GPU with 3D/2D acceleration engines for Open GLES 2.0, Open VG 1.1 […]
Nvidia intros ION LE chipset
Nvidia seems to have launched a new ION chipset, the ION LE, meant for entry level products. However, unlike the original ION chipset, this SKU will be reserved specifically to the OEM market and is made to suit the Windows XP OS. “ION LE is SKU of the ION GPU that is identical to […]
Intel bets on ultra-thin notebooks, outs ULV processor and chipset
Intel reckons ultra-thin notebooks are the future and to cater to the new segment, they have unveiled an ultra-low voltage (ULV) processor and a chipset. The single-core SU2700 processor in conjunction with the GS40 Express Chipset will give performance, better battery life in a slim form factor. The processor clocks at 1.3GHz while the […]
Qualcomm develops 1.3GHz 45nm chipset for phones and netbooks
UPDATE: Video of Android running Snapdragon powered Eee PC added below. Qualcomm at the Computex presscon unveiled a 45nm based QSD8650A Snapdragon chipset. This SoC meant for smartphones and smartbooks (netbooks) advances over the previous Snapdragon chipsets and features a processor clocking at 1.3GHz, UMTS and CDMA 3G connectivity, GPS, Wi-Fi, hi-def video recording […]
Via quitting chipset making business
Via’s been in the news because of its Nano processor giving Intel’s Atom a run for its money. But in another revelation, Via’s VP of Corporate marketing confessed to Custom PC that they’ll not be manufacturing third party chipsets in the future. This move comes after the increasing costs because of changing and adapting […]