Intel has announced the release of four new Atom Z5xx processors (manufactured using 45-nm technology) and two chipsets for them.
The main thing in new chips and chipsets is the possibility, due to temperature conditions and layout, to use them in car entertainment systems and “media phones” (advanced smartphones and communicators). Which, according to Intel, will become something average between smartphones, MID and netbooks.
In addition, the "life cycle" of chips should be as much as seven years. ')
Manufacturers of portable equipment will be able to get at their disposal products of the Atom Z5xx family in the second quarter of 2009.