Friday, August 26, 2005

the::unwired - IDF: Intel introduces the 1GHz+ chip for PDA

the::unwired - IDF: Intel introduces the 1.25GHz Bulverde follower called Monahans:

At IDF, Intel today previewed the Monahans CPU, a gigahertz-class successor to the currently widely used Pocket PC CPU Bulverde.

The 90nm part is due to be formally launched in Q4 2005, Sean Maloney, VP and General Manager of Intel's Mobility Group, said today at Intel Developer Forum.

Describing the chip as 'another step ahead in performance', Maloney showcased a pre-production Monahans running at 1.25GHz which was used to decode and play back HD video on a PDA screen. 8O

For the Monahans launch, it may not debut at 1GHz 'only' - Maloney admitted:

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