From Digitimes -
Intel recently outlined its future notebook and netbook platforms. Per its presentation, Intel's next-gen Calpella will launch Q3 2009 and will target the 14.0 to 18.4-" segments at retail prices of above US$1,200, with major makers expected to launch models by Q1 2010. For the 12- to 13-" segment, it will push CULV-based ultra-thin notebooks using Montevina CPUs and targeting the US$699-1,100 price range.
The Atom N280/GN40 combo for netbooks will be phased out, leaving the Atom N270/945GSE chipset as the sole offering until September this year, at which time it will be replaced by the Pineview and Tiger Point chipset. The new combo will target the 10" segment with prices ranging between US$399-599.
Intel has also designed a white book 8.9" netbook with specs that include the Atom N270 CPU, 945GSE chipset, 512MB RAM, 8GB or 16GB SSD, and Moblin v2 for the OS. Price is expected to be around US$256 but supply volume will be monitored.
| Intel: Notebook business outline for 2H09 | ||
| Panel Size | Platform | Price |
| 14- to 18.4-inch | Calpella (traditional notebook) | Above US$1,200 |
| 12- to 13-inch | CULV (ultra-thin notebook) | US$699-1,100 |
| 10-inch |
Atom N270 + 945GSE chipset (Before September) (netbook) Pineview CPU + Tiger Point chipset (After September) (netbook) | US$399-599 |
| 8.9-inch | Atom N270 + 945GSE chipset (white-box netbook) | 1750 RMB (US$256) |
Sources: Notebook makers, compiled by Digitimes, May 2009
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