Intel's own iPod - the Moorestown

Posted on Thursday, September 20 2007 @ 0:06 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
One of the things Intel showed off today is Moorestown, the successor of Menlow.
Moorestown is still built on a 45nm process but integrates a memory controller, video encode/decode engine and graphics onto a single chip. Intel positions Moorestown as a two chip solution: one being the main processor/graphics core, the other being used for I/O.

Moorestown should reduce overall package size by 50%, reduce power by half and idle power down by a factor of 10x. Intel didn't clarify any of the statements on power consumption, so your guess is as good as ours as to how.
Intel showed off a Moorestown prototype which looks a lot like a wider version of the iPhone. Check it out at AnandTech. The Moorestown platform is expected to be ready in 2009/2010.



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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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