Chipmaker Intel will supply power-efficient Atom processors for Nokia's new range of mobile phones in what could be a landmark deal for Intel. Despite being a market leader in PCs, Intel has failed to find a route into mobiles until now.
Manufacturers have used Atom chips in netbooks for two years, but they consume too much power to be considered for use in mobile phones. Intel has recently invested in smaller chips that use less power, and says that its upcoming Moorestown platform for mobile devices will consume up to 10 times less power when in idle mode.
The Atom processor is designed for mobile devices that access the internet and handle basic computing functions. The chips will start shipping in 2010.
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