Friday, April 07, 2006
Standards for Laptops, Another Battle Between AMD and Intel?
Intel, has been promoting whitebox laptops and now wants notebook component makers to agree to standards. Simplifying the the swapping of parts between different laptop platforms.
This is called the Intel Interchangeable Initiative. A collaboration between Intel and Original Design Manufacturers(ODMs), based on the concept of Common Building Blocks(CBBs).
The core parts identified for Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology based laptops are listed below:
So, what's the big deal? OEMs, system builders and other ODMs can repair, upgrade these components with relative ease. Means more choice for us end users. Perhaps.
AMD not one for missing out on the fun is also planning to release its own platform named, "Yamato". Unlike Centrino, this will offer several different chipsets, including nVidia, VIA, SiS and ATi. However, they are still a long way off.
This is called the Intel Interchangeable Initiative. A collaboration between Intel and Original Design Manufacturers(ODMs), based on the concept of Common Building Blocks(CBBs).
The core parts identified for Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology based laptops are listed below:
- Hard disk drive
- Optical disk drive
- LCD panel/screen
- Battery pack
- Keyboards
- AC/DC Adapter
- Customizable notebook panel
So, what's the big deal? OEMs, system builders and other ODMs can repair, upgrade these components with relative ease. Means more choice for us end users. Perhaps.
AMD not one for missing out on the fun is also planning to release its own platform named, "Yamato". Unlike Centrino, this will offer several different chipsets, including nVidia, VIA, SiS and ATi. However, they are still a long way off.
