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IDF: Intel puts its chips on the table

special coverage Developer forum plays host to an array of new processor designs--plus Microsoft's Origami devices. Photo: UltraCell design

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Intel Developer Forum Spring 2006

This week analysts, executives and industry insiders meet in San Francisco at the three-day Intel Developer Forum, eager to see what the chipmaker has to offer next.

Itanium allies fund open-source compiler work

To add momentum to Intel's Itanium processor, funds are being raised to improve its key programming tool. March 10, 2006

Intel feeds virtualization's need for speed

Chipmaker's first-generation virtualization technology focused on features, but performance is the priority for the sequel. March 10, 2006

No Vista on Mac's horizon

Apple senior architect says the OSes' different way of booting up is a big obstacle to running the next Windows on Macs. March 9, 2006

Intel's cell phone efforts still on hold

A Hermon-based phone for 3G networks was supposed to be out last year, but it still can't be found. March 9, 2006

Intel's stacked with chipmaking options

Future multicore chips could be folded in half to improve the speed of signals moving around the chip.March 9, 2006

Fuel cell offers 14 hours of laptop power

Start-up UltraCell plans to sell consumer fuel cells for less than $500 beginning in 2007.March 9, 2006

Intel peels back the layers of Core

The company's new chip design tries to get all its work done in the shortest possible amount of time, using the least possible energy.March 8, 2006

Big Itanium change coming with 'Poulson'

While the Tukwila processor will connect to overall systems in a new way, Poulson will bring changes to the chip itself.March 8, 2006

Power-saving pitches for notebooks at IDF

Intel's efforts to cut power consumption in chips are being matched by new energy-saving display and battery technology.March 8, 2006

Why Intel doesn't include a memory controller on its chips

blog CEO Paul Otellini says if you want to know why Intel doesn't include a memory controller on its chips, you've got to think about the costs. March 8, 2006

New Intel quad-core chips are really double duo-cores

To stay competitive with AMD, Intel is taking familiar steps with its Kentsfield, Clovertown and Tigeron quad-core server and PC chips. March 7, 2006

Microsoft readying Vista marketing blitz

Software giant wants to recreate the excitement that accompanied the launch of Windows 95 a decade ago. March 7, 2006

Intel needs fancy footwork to market server chips

Two server processors will arrive only months apart, but the chipmaker has a plan to avoid confusion. March 7, 2006

Bloggers' Origami dreams crumpled

blog CNET News.com gets the chance to tinker with a few prototypes of the highly anticipated series of devices expected from Intel and Microsoft. March 7, 2006

IDF demo gods frown on 'Family Guy'

blog A prototype remote control apparently is no fan of the popular show during a demo of a networked Intel Viiv PC. March 7, 2006

Intel lines up Santa Rosa, WiMax for notebooks

Centrino takes another step forward as Intel also highlights its WiMax and home entertainment technologies. March 7, 2006

Intel CEO throws down gauntlet to AMD

The chipmaker has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that should help it regain ground lost to its rival, Paul Otellini says. March 7, 2006

Origami minitablet prototypes unveiled

Photos See the latest ultramonile PC prototypes and other up-and-coming hardware shown this week at IDF. March 7, 2006

Intel plans low-voltage 'Woodcrest' server chip

The low-voltage version of the next-generation server processor consumes only 40 watts. March 7, 2006

New chip family for Intel: Core microarchitecture

The chipmaker gives a name to the next-generation chip design that's at the heart of the company's fights against AMD. March 7, 2006

Intel plans to beef up business desktops

Chipmaker says new platform technology--to accompany Intel's Conroe chip--can make boring old desktops a little more interesting. March 7, 2006

UltraCell aims to lighten soldiers' load

blog UltraCell demonstrates its portable power source designed to significantly lower the total weight toted by soldiers. March 7, 2006

Quad-core PC and server chips debut

update Intel shows off its "Clovertown" server processor and "Kentsfield" PC processor, both with four cores. March 7, 2006

Bruised Intel focuses forward

Portables, power consumption and CEO succession speculation are all on tap for this week's Intel Developer Forum. Here's a summary of what's coming. March 7, 2006

Intel shows Origami-like device

CNET News.com gets a sneak preview of the minitablet devices that the chipmaker will demonstrate later on Tuesday. March 7, 2006

Intel Developer Forum Spring 2006

This week analysts, executives and industry insiders meet in San Francisco at the three-day Intel Developer Forum, eager to see what the chipmaker has to offer next.

Itanium allies fund open-source compiler work

To add momentum to Intel's Itanium processor, funds are being raised to improve its key programming tool. March 10, 2006

Intel feeds virtualization's need for speed

Chipmaker's first-generation virtualization technology focused on features, but performance is the priority for the sequel. March 10, 2006

No Vista on Mac's horizon

Apple senior architect says the OSes' different way of booting up is a big obstacle to running the next Windows on Macs. March 9, 2006

Intel's cell phone efforts still on hold

A Hermon-based phone for 3G networks was supposed to be out last year, but it still can't be found. March 9, 2006

Intel's stacked with chipmaking options

Future multicore chips could be folded in half to improve the speed of signals moving around the chip.March 9, 2006

Fuel cell offers 14 hours of laptop power

Start-up UltraCell plans to sell consumer fuel cells for less than $500 beginning in 2007.March 9, 2006

Intel peels back the layers of Core

The company's new chip design tries to get all its work done in the shortest possible amount of time, using the least possible energy.March 8, 2006

Big Itanium change coming with 'Poulson'

While the Tukwila processor will connect to overall systems in a new way, Poulson will bring changes to the chip itself.March 8, 2006

Power-saving pitches for notebooks at IDF

Intel's efforts to cut power consumption in chips are being matched by new energy-saving display and battery technology.March 8, 2006

Why Intel doesn't include a memory controller on its chips

blog CEO Paul Otellini says if you want to know why Intel doesn't include a memory controller on its chips, you've got to think about the costs. March 8, 2006

New Intel quad-core chips are really double duo-cores

To stay competitive with AMD, Intel is taking familiar steps with its Kentsfield, Clovertown and Tigeron quad-core server and PC chips. March 7, 2006

Microsoft readying Vista marketing blitz

Software giant wants to recreate the excitement that accompanied the launch of Windows 95 a decade ago. March 7, 2006

Intel needs fancy footwork to market server chips

Two server processors will arrive only months apart, but the chipmaker has a plan to avoid confusion. March 7, 2006

Bloggers' Origami dreams crumpled

blog CNET News.com gets the chance to tinker with a few prototypes of the highly anticipated series of devices expected from Intel and Microsoft. March 7, 2006

IDF demo gods frown on 'Family Guy'

blog A prototype remote control apparently is no fan of the popular show during a demo of a networked Intel Viiv PC. March 7, 2006

Intel lines up Santa Rosa, WiMax for notebooks

Centrino takes another step forward as Intel also highlights its WiMax and home entertainment technologies. March 7, 2006

Intel CEO throws down gauntlet to AMD

The chipmaker has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that should help it regain ground lost to its rival, Paul Otellini says. March 7, 2006

Origami minitablet prototypes unveiled

Photos See the latest ultramonile PC prototypes and other up-and-coming hardware shown this week at IDF. March 7, 2006

Intel plans low-voltage 'Woodcrest' server chip

The low-voltage version of the next-generation server processor consumes only 40 watts. March 7, 2006

New chip family for Intel: Core microarchitecture

The chipmaker gives a name to the next-generation chip design that's at the heart of the company's fights against AMD. March 7, 2006

Intel plans to beef up business desktops

Chipmaker says new platform technology--to accompany Intel's Conroe chip--can make boring old desktops a little more interesting. March 7, 2006

UltraCell aims to lighten soldiers' load

blog UltraCell demonstrates its portable power source designed to significantly lower the total weight toted by soldiers. March 7, 2006

Quad-core PC and server chips debut

update Intel shows off its "Clovertown" server processor and "Kentsfield" PC processor, both with four cores. March 7, 2006

Bruised Intel focuses forward

Portables, power consumption and CEO succession speculation are all on tap for this week's Intel Developer Forum. Here's a summary of what's coming. March 7, 2006

Intel shows Origami-like device

CNET News.com gets a sneak preview of the minitablet devices that the chipmaker will demonstrate later on Tuesday. March 7, 2006