[AI] netbooks
All: A recent episode of Future Tense described netbooks as under-powered and lacking essential components. They further explain that the typical netbook just doesn't have the ability to perform the tasks needed by the average user in some critical ways. They say that to many compromises have been made to accomodate the small size and low cost. I might still have the mp3 of that show if anyone wants it. I found it quite enlightening as at the time, I was considering purchasing a netbook and decided against it partly due to the information in this program. Instead, I purchased a bluetooth keyboard for my cell phone, and while it certainly doesn't replace what a netbook might be able to do, I find it does most things I need if I am traveling without my laptop. Although my phone is certainly not the latest and greatest, (they become obsolete the day you buy them), anyone considering a netbook could also look at a high-end cell phone that would give even more portability and depending on what you need, just as much functionality. Just my thoughts, Jean To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] netbooks
Friends, I would like to get firsthand information from anyone using netbook. would like to get especially its performance while discharging basic utilities. Is it A reliable devise in order to read books with A software like kes? also is it possible to browse net with reasonable speed? expecting to listen from any of the netbook users. With best regards Priyesh.c.u. MobileNO: 09846141225. Email I d: priyesh...@gmail.com Skype Id: priyesh.cu Follow me on Twitter ID: priyeshcu WHENEVER THERE IS DECLINE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND RISE OF UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, I INCARNATE MYSELF TO PROTECT THE VIRTUOUS AND TO DESTROY THE WICKED, FROM AGE TO AGE GEETA. - Original Message - From: jean parker radiofore...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:32 PM Subject: [AI] netbooks All: A recent episode of Future Tense described netbooks as under-powered and lacking essential components. They further explain that the typical netbook just doesn't have the ability to perform the tasks needed by the average user in some critical ways. They say that to many compromises have been made to accomodate the small size and low cost. I might still have the mp3 of that show if anyone wants it. I found it quite enlightening as at the time, I was considering purchasing a netbook and decided against it partly due to the information in this program. Instead, I purchased a bluetooth keyboard for my cell phone, and while it certainly doesn't replace what a netbook might be able to do, I find it does most things I need if I am traveling without my laptop. Although my phone is certainly not the latest and greatest, (they become obsolete the day you buy them), anyone considering a netbook could also look at a high-end cell phone that would give even more portability and depending on what you need, just as much functionality. Just my thoughts, Jean To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] netbooks
As a journalist, I need not tell you the way people lobby for or against technologies. I have been a netbook user for the past year or so and I must tell you that it is definitely a fantastic alternative to desktop in many aspects. For instance, you have more than 160 GB hard disk space, which is certainly better than the PC I had purchased five years ago which has just 40 gb. Besides, I have pretty much everything I have on the PC, though we need to revalue if netbook is still a viable option in the post 3G era. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:33 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] netbooks All: A recent episode of Future Tense described netbooks as under-powered and lacking essential components. They further explain that the typical netbook just doesn't have the ability to perform the tasks needed by the average user in some critical ways. They say that to many compromises have been made to accomodate the small size and low cost. I might still have the mp3 of that show if anyone wants it. I found it quite enlightening as at the time, I was considering purchasing a netbook and decided against it partly due to the information in this program. Instead, I purchased a bluetooth keyboard for my cell phone, and while it certainly doesn't replace what a netbook might be able to do, I find it does most things I need if I am traveling without my laptop. Although my phone is certainly not the latest and greatest, (they become obsolete the day you buy them), anyone considering a netbook could also look at a high-end cell phone that would give even more portability and depending on what you need, just as much functionality. Just my thoughts, Jean To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] netbooks
Hi: Actually, my reference point for purchasing a netbook was based on already having a laptop and not a PC. You are correct though that all the tech is changing so fast it seems like it doesn't matter what we do, next week all the parameters will be different. Jean - Original Message - From: Subramani L lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in To: jean parker radiofore...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: RE: [AI] netbooks As a journalist, I need not tell you the way people lobby for or against technologies. I have been a netbook user for the past year or so and I must tell you that it is definitely a fantastic alternative to desktop in many aspects. For instance, you have more than 160 GB hard disk space, which is certainly better than the PC I had purchased five years ago which has just 40 gb. Besides, I have pretty much everything I have on the PC, though we need to revalue if netbook is still a viable option in the post 3G era. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:33 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] netbooks All: A recent episode of Future Tense described netbooks as under-powered and lacking essential components. They further explain that the typical netbook just doesn't have the ability to perform the tasks needed by the average user in some critical ways. They say that to many compromises have been made to accomodate the small size and low cost. I might still have the mp3 of that show if anyone wants it. I found it quite enlightening as at the time, I was considering purchasing a netbook and decided against it partly due to the information in this program. Instead, I purchased a bluetooth keyboard for my cell phone, and while it certainly doesn't replace what a netbook might be able to do, I find it does most things I need if I am traveling without my laptop. Although my phone is certainly not the latest and greatest, (they become obsolete the day you buy them), anyone considering a netbook could also look at a high-end cell phone that would give even more portability and depending on what you need, just as much functionality. Just my thoughts, Jean To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] netbooks
I am myself using a netbook for past one year. I use computer alost 14 hours every day. There is hardly any thing that I notticed in this any thing like compromise. The screen is small (hardly matters for us). Besides, these have a huge advantage over ormal notebooks: Weight: just 1.2 KG Battery backup Just in 6 sell battery, companies have models with 8 to 12 hours of battery backup. These are huge benefits related to any compromise that may appear which I could not find in my one year of extensive use of this netbook. Thanks Dipendra -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker Sent: 31 March 2010 17:30 To: Subramani L; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] netbooks Hi: Actually, my reference point for purchasing a netbook was based on already having a laptop and not a PC. You are correct though that all the tech is changing so fast it seems like it doesn't matter what we do, next week all the parameters will be different. Jean - Original Message - From: Subramani L lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in To: jean parker radiofore...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: RE: [AI] netbooks As a journalist, I need not tell you the way people lobby for or against technologies. I have been a netbook user for the past year or so and I must tell you that it is definitely a fantastic alternative to desktop in many aspects. For instance, you have more than 160 GB hard disk space, which is certainly better than the PC I had purchased five years ago which has just 40 gb. Besides, I have pretty much everything I have on the PC, though we need to revalue if netbook is still a viable option in the post 3G era. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:33 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] netbooks All: A recent episode of Future Tense described netbooks as under-powered and lacking essential components. They further explain that the typical netbook just doesn't have the ability to perform the tasks needed by the average user in some critical ways. They say that to many compromises have been made to accomodate the small size and low cost. I might still have the mp3 of that show if anyone wants it. I found it quite enlightening as at the time, I was considering purchasing a netbook and decided against it partly due to the information in this program. Instead, I purchased a bluetooth keyboard for my cell phone, and while it certainly doesn't replace what a netbook might be able to do, I find it does most things I need if I am traveling without my laptop. Although my phone is certainly not the latest and greatest, (they become obsolete the day you buy them), anyone considering a netbook could also look at a high-end cell phone that would give even more portability and depending on what you need, just as much functionality. Just my thoughts, Jean To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] netbooks
I completely agree. I have been using netbook for the year or so with the solid space and It finally relieved me from carrying a big stone on my sholder. And I used to feel bad that Apple users had such a lite notebook to carry. Netbook finally became as an alternative. Moreover, a higher processer carries so many elements which are hardly useful to ordinary users and I am sure that most visually challenged users can function very effectively with some necessary basic configurations and netbooks mostly do fulfill them. Vetri. On 31/03/2010, Dipendra Manocha dipendra.li...@gmail.com wrote: I am myself using a netbook for past one year. I use computer alost 14 hours every day. There is hardly any thing that I notticed in this any thing like compromise. The screen is small (hardly matters for us). Besides, these have a huge advantage over ormal notebooks: Weight: just 1.2 KG Battery backup Just in 6 sell battery, companies have models with 8 to 12 hours of battery backup. These are huge benefits related to any compromise that may appear which I could not find in my one year of extensive use of this netbook. Thanks Dipendra -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker Sent: 31 March 2010 17:30 To: Subramani L; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] netbooks Hi: Actually, my reference point for purchasing a netbook was based on already having a laptop and not a PC. You are correct though that all the tech is changing so fast it seems like it doesn't matter what we do, next week all the parameters will be different. Jean - Original Message - From: Subramani L lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in To: jean parker radiofore...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: RE: [AI] netbooks As a journalist, I need not tell you the way people lobby for or against technologies. I have been a netbook user for the past year or so and I must tell you that it is definitely a fantastic alternative to desktop in many aspects. For instance, you have more than 160 GB hard disk space, which is certainly better than the PC I had purchased five years ago which has just 40 gb. Besides, I have pretty much everything I have on the PC, though we need to revalue if netbook is still a viable option in the post 3G era. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:33 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] netbooks All: A recent episode of Future Tense described netbooks as under-powered and lacking essential components. They further explain that the typical netbook just doesn't have the ability to perform the tasks needed by the average user in some critical ways. They say that to many compromises have been made to accomodate the small size and low cost. I might still have the mp3 of that show if anyone wants it. I found it quite enlightening as at the time, I was considering purchasing a netbook and decided against it partly due to the information in this program. Instead, I purchased a bluetooth keyboard for my cell phone, and while it certainly doesn't replace what a netbook might be able to do, I find it does most things I need if I am traveling without my laptop. Although my phone is certainly not the latest and greatest, (they become obsolete the day you buy them), anyone considering a netbook could also look at a high-end cell phone that would give even more portability and depending on what you need, just as much functionality. Just my thoughts, Jean To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Netbooks?
Please dont forget the tax. - Original Message - From: Pranav Lal pranav@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 23:13 Subject: Re: [AI] Netbooks? Kanchan, I have seen a few net books for as low as 18,000 rupees. Of course, their configuration is very basic. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Netbooks?
I use HP mini netbook bought in Japan. However, I understand from my eletronics department (in my office) that it is available in India as well. Subramani -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vetrivel Adhimoolam Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 2:49 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Netbooks? Hi all, Just wondering whether mini notebooks , what is popularly known as netbooks are available in India. I have not heard anyone mentioning it on the list. I just bought a couple of them last week and they are really great! They come preloaded with Windows XP home and the keyboard is almost like laptop. The display is smaller in size. For example, I bought them with 8.9 inch and that's reasonable enough even for a sighted person to use the system. The only disadvantage is that they do not come with CD/DVD drives and henceforth one has to get external ones. But in comparison to their advantages, I do not mind having my netbook without CD drive. For example, Netbooks are the only available PC models with Windows XP. Second, They are much lighter to carry and under 3 LBS. I would say about 2 KG. The solid space drives are lighter than hard drive and I actually whent for that. And of course, they are under $300 and many standard brands on the PC world carry their netbooks. Regards, Vetri. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n Email secured by TPML Raksha Checkpoint To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Netbooks?
hei there are a lot of accessories, services and other things for VI person. Is there any site which can regularly give update about these accessories, other government services, schemes and offers provided to VI's. with regards shikher On 5/22/09, pamnani kanchanpamn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Yes they are available in India. You can get a HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, Sony and of course the Apple. they come in different sizes of body and screen, colours and weights. the catch is that they dont come for under $300 but are priced around Rs. 20,000 and more. Some friends are using the netbooks and are quite satisfied. Kanchan - Original Message - From: Vetrivel Adhimoolam vadhimoo...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 02:48 Subject: [AI] Netbooks? Hi all, Just wondering whether mini notebooks , what is popularly known as netbooks are available in India. I have not heard anyone mentioning it on the list. I just bought a couple of them last week and they are really great! They come preloaded with Windows XP home and the keyboard is almost like laptop. The display is smaller in size. For example, I bought them with 8.9 inch and that's reasonable enough even for a sighted person to use the system. The only disadvantage is that they do not come with CD/DVD drives and henceforth one has to get external ones. But in comparison to their advantages, I do not mind having my netbook without CD drive. For example, Netbooks are the only available PC models with Windows XP. Second, They are much lighter to carry and under 3 LBS. I would say about 2 KG. The solid space drives are lighter than hard drive and I actually whent for that. And of course, they are under $300 and many standard brands on the PC world carry their netbooks. Regards, Vetri. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Netbooks?
Kanchan, I have seen a few net books for as low as 18,000 rupees. Of course, their configuration is very basic. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Netbooks?
Net books are indeed all the rage in India. You can get most popular brands such asAsus, Dell, Samsung etc. The only brand that I know of that is probably not available is Fujitsu . -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vetrivel Adhimoolam Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 2:49 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Netbooks? Hi all, Just wondering whether mini notebooks , what is popularly known as netbooks are available in India. I have not heard anyone mentioning it on the list. I just bought a couple of them last week and they are really great! They come preloaded with Windows XP home and the keyboard is almost like laptop. The display is smaller in size. For example, I bought them with 8.9 inch and that's reasonable enough even for a sighted person to use the system. The only disadvantage is that they do not come with CD/DVD drives and henceforth one has to get external ones. But in comparison to their advantages, I do not mind having my netbook without CD drive. For example, Netbooks are the only available PC models with Windows XP. Second, They are much lighter to carry and under 3 LBS. I would say about 2 KG. The solid space drives are lighter than hard drive and I actually whent for that. And of course, they are under $300 and many standard brands on the PC world carry their netbooks. Regards, Vetri. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Netbooks?
Hi all, Just wondering whether mini notebooks , what is popularly known as netbooks are available in India. I have not heard anyone mentioning it on the list. I just bought a couple of them last week and they are really great! They come preloaded with Windows XP home and the keyboard is almost like laptop. The display is smaller in size. For example, I bought them with 8.9 inch and that's reasonable enough even for a sighted person to use the system. The only disadvantage is that they do not come with CD/DVD drives and henceforth one has to get external ones. But in comparison to their advantages, I do not mind having my netbook without CD drive. For example, Netbooks are the only available PC models with Windows XP. Second, They are much lighter to carry and under 3 LBS. I would say about 2 KG. The solid space drives are lighter than hard drive and I actually whent for that. And of course, they are under $300 and many standard brands on the PC world carry their netbooks. Regards, Vetri. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Netbooks?
Hi Yes they are available in India. You can get a HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, Sony and of course the Apple. they come in different sizes of body and screen, colours and weights. the catch is that they dont come for under $300 but are priced around Rs. 20,000 and more. Some friends are using the netbooks and are quite satisfied. Kanchan - Original Message - From: Vetrivel Adhimoolam vadhimoo...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 02:48 Subject: [AI] Netbooks? Hi all, Just wondering whether mini notebooks , what is popularly known as netbooks are available in India. I have not heard anyone mentioning it on the list. I just bought a couple of them last week and they are really great! They come preloaded with Windows XP home and the keyboard is almost like laptop. The display is smaller in size. For example, I bought them with 8.9 inch and that's reasonable enough even for a sighted person to use the system. The only disadvantage is that they do not come with CD/DVD drives and henceforth one has to get external ones. But in comparison to their advantages, I do not mind having my netbook without CD drive. For example, Netbooks are the only available PC models with Windows XP. Second, They are much lighter to carry and under 3 LBS. I would say about 2 KG. The solid space drives are lighter than hard drive and I actually whent for that. And of course, they are under $300 and many standard brands on the PC world carry their netbooks. Regards, Vetri. To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
[AI] Netbooks, NetTops are coming
Date:09/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/03/09/stories/2008030955071100.htm National Netbooks, NetTops are coming Special Correspondent New Atom chips for tomorrow's ultra small Internet devices Hard disks will be replaced with rugged solid state storage Software was developed by engineers at Intel's India-based facilities Bangalore: The saga of the incredible shrinking personal computer continues. Last week, chip making leader Intel announced the world's smallest, least power-hungry processor, packing 47 million of the world's tiniest transistors ever squeezed into a slab of silicon, so small that 15 of them would fit into a 50-paise coin. They called it the Atom. While ticking away at a very decent 1.8 billion times a second, it typically consumes around a watt or two of power compared to the 35 watts Intel's own dual core PC processors demand today. Two avatars The micro (literally!) chip will be available in two avatars: one will fuel the new class of Ultra Mobile PCs or UMPCs, similar to the HCL MyLeap X that was based on the Intel Classmate PC design or the EeePC from Asus, both of which are now available in India. The other, smaller, chip is expected to launch a new class of Mobile Internet Devices or MIDs: even smaller personal connection appliances that will hopefully provide millions of the world's 'unconnected' people with a handy, easy-to-use and affordable device to access the Internet, and perform basic personal productivity tasks. Intel calls these new devices, Netbooks or NetTops to distinguish them from notebooks and desktops of today. No one knows quite what shape these new Internet devices will take - but we can see a few technologies going into them: movable storage elements like hard disks will be replaced with rugged solid state storage based on Flash, the same technology that makes all those thumb drives. Today you can get thumb drives of up to 16 GB, and expect to see that double soon, so that the new generation MIDs will soon come with around 40 GB of onboard storage. The screen will shrink to between 4 and 7 inches across anything smaller and they will begin to look like mobile phones. Briefing The Hindu, R. Sivakumar, Intel's Managing Director for South Asia, said key drivers and other software for the Atom chip family were developed by engineers at Intel's India-based development facilities. They continue to innovate so that together with engineers at the company's other centres they would come up, some time in the future, with a System on a Chip, a single chip that performs all electronic functions of the appliance it fuels. Small is beautiful, did someone say? It might just be powerful as well. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
