Customers shun 64-bit processors
Since the 64-bit processors started going into PCs two and half years ago, the software to take full advantage of these chips remains scarce, and customers aren`t buying much of what`s out there.
The 64-bit chips provide greater performance than their older 32-bit counterparts, but that`s because of speed upgrades and other architectural enhancements.
Zdnet.com reports that most desktops and notebooks, in fact, can`t even be upgraded to take full advantage of 64-bit computing. Except for a few workstation users, almost no one is getting much from the 64-bitness of these computers.
Lenovo`s AMD goes global
Lenovo has decided to expand its limited relationship with chip maker AMD into a worldwide alliance., reports Computing.co.uk.
Chinese company Lenovo, which took over IBM`s PC and notebook lines last year, has been working with AMD in China over the past two years.
The new deal will see Lenovo offer AMD-based commercial PCs on a global scale, starting with the UK, US, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
It`s critical to bridge existing technology
Intel believes it will be critical for the industry to bridge existing and upcoming technology and enable users to seamlessly access a variety of networks through notebooks and handheld devices, reports TG Daily.
The company says WiFi has become a standard component of notebooks in a matter of a few years.
Intel will be demonstrating a first step into this direction with a network that offers a seamless roaming capability between WiFi and 3G HSDPA systems.
HP releases notebooks
PC World reports that Hewlett-Packard released two new business-oriented notebook series.
The company released the Compaq nx9400 mobile workstation, with 17-inch display and the more mobile Compaq 6300 series with 15-inch display.
Both notebook lines will be available with Intel`s latest core solo or core duo mobile processors, include an embedded security chip (TPM 1.2) and provide the option for several layers of security via a finger print reader.
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