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Chipset: A group of chips designed to work as a unit to perform a function. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving. ...; Full Chipset Definition >>

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Apple leaks iPhone 3G chipset in SDK: Apple leaks iPhone 3G chipset in SDKspeed but not enterpriseIt is very good for users who likes very much to share media files an upcoming faster speedy tech for mobile internet and maybe for video calls But what about for users like me that would like to create office files...; Tags: Chipsets, Cellular phones, 3G, iPhone 3G, SDK, chipset, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-09
Apple leaks iPhone 3G chipset in SDK: ZiPhone.org has uncovered code in the latest iPhone SDK beta that hints that the next generation iPhone will use Infineon's SGOLD3 (PMB8878) "3.5G" processor. From their marketing material: INFINEON IS one of the early platform vendors to support HSDPA category 8 (7.2 Mbit/s). The implementation of equalizer...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Chipset, HSDPA, 3G, SDK, Apple Inc., ZiPhone.org, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-08
Laptop makers adopt 3G Gobi chipset: Laptop makers adopt 3G Gobi chipsetI have Gobi Software I use for SCSCI applications.It will be interesting to see just how the product does a lan-connection. Really, I want a laptop and this is silly though it is a year committment not the five more dollars that hit me with...; Tags: Chipsets, Notebooks, laptop computer, 3G, chipset; Discussion threads 2008-04-07
Worries about Intel, AMD demand abound: Worries about Intel, AMD demand aboundamd weaknessis that they don't advertise as aggressively as Intel, you ask the average joe with no computer background if they have ever heard of Intel they will tell you "yes it's a computer" but if you ask about AMD they would have no idea...; Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, AMD-systems, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., motherboard, chipset; Discussion threads 2008-03-04
Intel christens Silverthorne as "Atom": Intel christens Silverthorne as "Atom"Looks exciting. Hopefully chipset is also energy efficientThis does look as revolutionary as the original Centrino in terms of large step in energy reduction. I would be interested to see if the chipset is also produced in 45nm. If not, the c/s will likely be...; Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, chipset, Diamondville, Silverthorne, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD ANNOUNCED, Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-03-03

MacBook Pro Penryn update imminent (updated): MacBook Pro Penryn update imminent updatedReason for not using PenrynAccording to Anandtech, a small form factor package is the reason for using Merom instead of Penryn:"The CPU used in the MacBook Air isn’t your run of the mill mobile Core 2, instead it uses a new small form factor packaging...; Tags: Chipsets, Notebooks, Semiconductors, MacBook Pro Penryn, Apple MacBook, Penryn, Apple MacBook Pro, chipset, CPU; Discussion threads 2008-02-20
Hands-on with the AMD Spider - Phenom 9700, 790 chipset and Radeon 3850 graphics: Hands-on with the AMD Spider - Phenom 9700, 790 chipset and Radeon 3850 graphicsOh, that's right. I did forget. Thanks Adrian! ;)How come such a 'slow' drive? What? Only 10,000 rpm? ;)Seriously, spin that puppy up. Rock and Roll.I'll be waiting for a 65w Quad-Core...; Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, Games, Processors, 64-bit, Network technology, 64-bit computing, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Phenom 9700, GPU, Radeon 3850, Hands-On, Radeon, chipset, graphics; Discussion threads 2008-01-08
Mobius Amsterdam 2007: Windows Mobile present and future, welcome to the HTC MAGIC Labs: Introductions: Today was the first full day of discussions and presentations at the Mobius 2007 event in Amsterdam following last night's evening reception. John Starkweather started off the day by laying out the ground rules for the event where most everything was completely open and we were invited to interact...; Tags: Chipset, High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Mobius, Social Computing, Qualcomm Inc., Photograph, John, MAGIC Labs, Sony Reader, Chipsets, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Software, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2007-11-29
Intel launches world's first 45nm processors: Updated 5:00PM - Intel extended its lead in microprocessors today by launching the world's first 45nm microprocessors.Â Along with the new "Penryn" 45nm processors being launched today, Intel is also launching the "Seaburg" chipset designed for the HPC High Performance Computing chipset which is timed perfectly with this week's supercomputing...; Tags: Chipset, Processor, Intel Corp., San Clemente, Chipsets, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, George Ou; Blog posts 2007-11-12
What's in a name for Intel?: What's in a name for Intel?Thank YouIntel has about 50 billion different names for their chips, and the architectural similarities are really unrelated to the names. One example may be Centrino m, which is closer to Pentium III than any to other Centrino chip. How unrealistic.; Tags: Processors, Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-10-09
Intel wants you to put the Internet in your pocket: Intel wants you to put the Internet in your pocketOtellini and Jobs have said they're working on some exciting stuffOtellini knows very well that it takes Apple to crack open new innovative markets.I wouldn't be surprised if Intel has Apple in mind to make a splash with this technology. ...; Tags: Chipsets, Modems, Handhelds, Apple Inc., 3G, HP Jornada, Otellini, Internet, Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-09-19
Intel launches Caneland MP platform and Tigerton CPUs: Intel has announced the launch of the "Caneland" 7300 series MPÂ (multi-processor) 4-socket chipset and the TigertonÂ XEON MPÂ 65nmÂ CPU.Â TheÂ clock speeds for the new chipÂ areÂ 1.6, 1.86, 2.40, and 2.93Â gigahertz andÂ they are based on Intel'sÂ Core Micro-architecture whichÂ launchedÂ lastÂ summer with the Core 2 Duo desktop and Xeon 5100 series dual processor server platform.Â The 50...; Tags: Chipset, Server, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., IBM Corp., X4 DDR2, George Ou; Blog posts 2007-09-08
Delayed & buggy integrated graphics drivers dog Intel and AMD: More than a year after the launch of the Intel G965 integrated-graphics chipset and closing in on the launch of the G35 replacement chipset, Intel has finally released production non-BETA Vertex Shader enabled drivers that support half-way decent medium-resolution gaming.Â These new drivers are only for Windows XP but Vista...; Tags: Chipset, Playback, Graphics Driver, Problem, Driver, Video, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Graphics, Intel Corp., DVD, HQV, HDV, HD, AMD 690, George Ou; Blog posts 2007-08-29
Flash drives: your mileage WILL vary: Flash drives: your mileage WILL varyYou are both rightI'm updating the post and reformatting the drive to re-run my tests.Thanks!RobinMight Sound Obvious, But . . .. . . with those 32kb cluster sizes on a 2GB drive, you might want to double-check and make sure that the drive wasn't formatted...; Tags: Chipsets, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Computer Associates International Inc., antivirus, FAT32, NTFS, chipset, USB flash drive; Discussion threads 2007-07-30
Gallery: Graphics chipset shootout: This gallery compares AMD's latest 690G integrated graphics chipset to Intel's G965 integrated graphics chipset.; Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, chipset, graphics, graphics chipset, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.; Image galleries 2007-07-24
AMD 690G versus Intel G965 PC shootout: The integrated graphics market is one of the least glamorous platforms in desktop computing, but it is probably one of the most important since 90% of the PC market is dominated by integrated graphics.Â Not only is the chipset itself a valuable price to AMD and Intel, but the chipset...; Tags: Vista, Intel, Energy efficiency, Processors, Servers, Desktop, Consumer electronics, Storage, Microsoft, Hardware, Fun Stuff, Apple, AMD; Blog posts 2007-07-24
Investigate server chipsets: As the price of servers comes down to the level of desktop PCs, many small- and medium-sized businesses are forced to provide their own server setup, maintenance and support, without the high-dollar training enjoyed by their big corporation counterparts. To fill this gap, Upgrading and Repairing Servers offers...; Tags: Chipset, Servers, Hardware; Book chapters 2007-06-15
Three motherboards for Intel and AMD CPUs: June 2007: It's June 2007 and we have a whole new generation of motherboards for AMD and Intel.Â If you're looking to buy or build a new computer, you'll want to read on.Â See more images of these motherboards at higher resolution.Intel 3-Series ChipsetIntel launched a new set of motherboard chipsets called...; Tags: Vista, Storage, Servers, Processors, Intel, Hardware, Fun Stuff, Energy efficiency, Desktop, Consumer electronics, AMD; Blog posts 2007-06-12
This could be a big deal: Buzz about Intel getting back into the discrete graphics processor market is once again building. Digitimes reported today, based on sources it spoke to at this week's Computex trade show, that Intel will return to the discrete graphics space in 2008. (Link: here.) Digitimes cites its sources saying Intel would...; Tags: PC graphics, Nvidia, Intel, AMD; Blog posts 2007-06-07
Intel readies new chipsets: Intel readies new chipsetsOne Laptop Per ChildSo the 60 minutes expose was effective in removing Microsoft from the mix of vendors harming the OLPC project. In the expose Microsoft is not named but documents highlighting Windows XP professional as the operating system for Classmate were shown in the video. Lets...; Tags: Chipsets, One Laptop Per Child project, Intel Corp., chipset; Discussion threads 2007-06-05