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Intel shows off 80-core processor

February 11, 2007 The chip unveiled at IDF works, but there are a lot of hurdles to overcome before an 80-core chip shows up in a living room. TAGS: transistor, Intel, memory chip, Intel x86, manufacturing, researcher, server, PC, operating system

Dell's new focus: Don't look back

March 1, 2007 With a new management team in place, the computer maker could be preparing to make changes to some of its core ideals. TAGS: manufacturing, Kevin Rollins, Richard Shim, supply chain, outsourcing, Dell, accounting, notebook computer, PC

Dell bucks the notebook-outsourcing trend

November 10, 2006 The PC industry buys its notebooks fully assembled, but Dell likes to put the pieces together in-house, even though it costs more. TAGS: notebook computer, manufacturing, Dell, component, desktop computer, motherboard, PC, laptop computer

Intel CEO throws down gauntlet to AMD

March 7, 2006 The chipmaker has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that should help it regain ground lost to its rival, Paul Otellini says. TAGS: Paul Otellini, Intel Viiv, manufacturing, Intel, gain, CEO, AMD, chip company, leadership, computer company, Intel Pentium, Apple Computer, notebook computer, PC

Quest for power control moves beyond the chip

February 7, 2006 Intel says reducing power consumed by PCs and servers will require advances in how all parts of a system manage and allocate voltage. TAGS: power consumption, manufacturing, cache memory, voltage, transistor, Intel, CPU, motherboard, PC

Intel on lookout for next big thing

September 17, 2007 Intel Developer Forum this week will zero in on upcoming chips. Areas for longer-term growth aren't quite so clear. TAGS: Intel Developer Forum, quad-core, Intel, manufacturing, chip company, AMD, Barcelona, event, U.S., PC

AMD eyes the future

July 26, 2007 Reeling from heavy losses, company maps out two-year plans for PC and server chips. TAGS: quarterly loss, AMD, chip company, manufacturing, Intel, server, PC

Two visions for delivering PCs to emerging nations

February 28, 2007 One Laptop Per Child and Intel take competing approaches to manufacturing, pricing PCs--and it's not yet clear which will prevail. TAGS: OLPC, VIA Technologies Inc., nation, Taiwan, Intel, vision, manufacturing, PC, laptop computer

Dell's new kids on the block

February 16, 2007 Motorola's Ron Garriques becomes the latest high-profile outsider brought in to help shake up the company. TAGS: Solectron Corp., Kevin Rollins, memo, manufacturing, Dell, CFO, Motorola Inc., PC company, talent, PC

Lenovo smear is grossly unfair

April 4, 2006 Endpoint Technologies president Roger L. Kay says xenophobia is factor in accusations against Chinese-founded PC maker. TAGS: Lenovo, China, congressman, Seagate Technology, notebook computer, manufacturing, interest, IBM Corp., client, OEM, Intel, U.S., work, PC, AMD, Dell

Picture getting clearer on mobile phones

March 22, 2006 High-end display makers turn attention to mobile phones as technology advances ease small-screen manufacturing. TAGS: DisplaySearch, silicon, display manufacturer, mobile phone, organic light-emitting diode, display, pixel, manufacturing, flat panel, LCD, resolution, Motorola Inc., TV, PC

Paying a price to be No. 1

October 29, 2004 Intel's plain-spoken CEO has a message for the nation: If you want to stay on top, it's time to rev up your competitive metabolism. TAGS: Craig Barrett, microprocessor, Digital Home, consumer electronics, emerging market, China, Intel, manufacturing, Intel Pentium 4, U.S., Intel Pentium, CEO, cell phone, brand, Microsoft Corp., PC

Mobile minitablets still grounded despite new tech

April 30, 2007 Whether you call it a UMPC, an MID or a minitablet, it's far from certain you'll ever call it a success.Photos: Intel ultramobiles TAGS: ultramobile PC, minitablet PC, Samsung Q1, Beijing, mobile device, Intel, smart phone, manufacturing, PDA, Samsung Electronics, PC, laptop computer

Dented Dell picks up AMD chips amid SEC probe

August 17, 2006 PC maker announces lower income, plans to use more AMD chips--and also reveals federal investigation. TAGS: Kevin Rollins, AMD, PC company, Dell, accounting, investigation, Intel Core Duo, manufacturing, Intel, server, HP, PC

Origami PC maker has to scribble 'wait'

May 1, 2006 TabletKiosk hoped to beat Samsung out of the gate, but had to halt most shipments because of a glitch. Still, its frankness has won it fans. Photos: Origami tablets gear up TAGS: Origami PC, ultramobile PC, Microsoft Origami, tablet, PC company, VIA Technologies Inc., battery life, manufacturing, Intel, battery, Samsung Electronics, PC

AMD focuses on 'x86 Everywhere'

June 10, 2005 CEO Ruiz says he's pleased with the company's "irreversible progress" as it recommits to 64-bit chips. TAGS: AMD Opteron, Intel x86, computer chip, AMD, microprocessor, dual-core, AMD Athlon, manufacturing, Intel, laser, CEO, 64-bit, server, PC

AMD's quad-core 'Barcelona' coming in August

June 29, 2007 Faster models will arrive in the fourth quarter; first servers using the chips are due in September. TAGS: quad-core, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon, Barcelona, AMD, dual-core, power consumption, multi-core, frequency, workstation, manufacturing, Intel, server, PC

Intel: Quad core to turbocharge chips

September 26, 2006 PC performance to rise 70 percent for some applications, company says--but power consumption rises, too. TAGS: quad-core, Intel Xeon, Intel, dual-core processor, AMD, manufacturing, dual-core, server, PC

Intel steps up chip cadence

April 27, 2006 Responding to its market woes, the company gears up an aggressive plan to overhaul processor designs every two years. TAGS: Paul Otellini, silicon chip, Intel Xeon, two-processor, AMD Opteron, Intel, chip company, AMD, manufacturing, generation, dual-core, server, PC
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