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    Intel Atom Dual-Core Netbooks Coming?

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, May 19, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Intel Atom Dual-Core Netbooks Coming?

    The Sony VAIO P29 netbook showing up on ComputercityHW.it features an Intel Atom Z630 processor - so far there is not been a whisper about this processor from Intel. While it may be a typo, this could very well be a dual-core variant of the Atom. The numbering fits - for example, the Atom 230 is single-core, while the 330 is dual-core. The Z530 is a single-core Atom, and the Z630 could be that dual-core we are all looking for.
    See this translated page on NotebookItalia for additional information.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 19, 2009
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    Hopefully these can be fanless like up coming single core Pineview Atom's.
     
    Jayayess1190, May 19, 2009
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    FINALLY!
    Dual core ATOMS give a much needed boost, now if we can only get the ION platform in netbooks then we will really have something.
     
    IKAS V, May 19, 2009
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    I was wondering when the lower end processors would go duel/quad core.
     
    Angelic, May 19, 2009
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    they are allready duell-core :) hyperthreading, both fight for the one core .. :)

    i know it was just a typo, but it was quite funny while reading to realize that yes, indeed, those exist, too :)
     
    davepermen, May 19, 2009
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    I'll go with typo since the Z Atoms were meant for 7-9" MIDs and handhelds before manufacturers started putting them in UMPC-style netbooks.


    I'd say if it wasn't a typo then maybe it was part of the Pineview family but the site lists GMA500.
     
    Phinagle, May 19, 2009
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    I was under the impression that Intel didn't allow dual core atoms in netbooks, not to mention the power consumption being quite larger then single core variants.
     
    Thaenatos, May 20, 2009
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    That is true, but this is the 2nd generation of Atom, they could have by now gotten a low enough power dual core that is only a little less power efficient than a single core. An N330 in desktops uses 4w vs an N270 in netbooks at 2.5w or an N280 at 2w, its not too big a difference.
     
    Jayayess1190, May 20, 2009
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    Unfortunately, it turns out that the Z630 was probably a typo.

    It's funny how this rumor is spread all over the net.
     
    Phil, May 21, 2009
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    Well that sure is disappointing.
     
    Angelic, May 21, 2009
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    Phil, May 21, 2009
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