South Korean Notebook Makers to Unveil Intel's Latest Chipset

Strategic Insights -

South Korean notebook computer makers, including Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, are set to unveil new laptop models equipped with Intel's latest version of the Centrino chipset, code-named "Sonoma." Intel has permitted South Korean and Japanese computer makers to release Sonoma-equipped laptop computers two weeks ahead of the new chipset's official worldwide launch. However, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics will delay announcing the new laptop computers for sale until next week at Intel's request.

The new chipset, Sonoma, is a successor to Centrino and offers several improvements, including a 30% faster data processing speed, reduced power consumption, and extended battery life. Additionally, Sonoma outperforms Centrino in wireless networking, graphic processing, and anti-virus filtering. Intel's decision to unveil Sonoma-equipped laptop computers in South Korea and Japan is attributed to the advanced wireless Internet networks in these countries, which are among the most developed in the world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel's latest chipset, Sonoma, offers 30% faster data processing speed compared to its predecessor, Centrino.
  • Sonoma reduces power consumption and extends battery life in laptops.
  • The new chipset outperforms Centrino in wireless networking, graphic processing, and anti-virus filtering.
  • Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics will unveil Sonoma-equipped laptop models before the official worldwide launch.
  • Japan's notebook computer giant, Toshiba Corp., is expected to begin selling a Sonoma-equipped model on the same day as the launch.
  • Intel has allowed South Korean and Japanese computer makers to release Sonoma-equipped laptop computers two weeks ahead of the official launch.
  • The advanced wireless Internet networks in South Korea and Japan have contributed to Intel's decision to unveil Sonoma-equipped laptop computers in these countries.
  • Samsung Electronics sold the first Centrino-equipped laptops in South Korea in March 2003.

Statistics:

  • 30%: the improved data processing speed of Sonoma compared to Centrino.
  • 1759: the release time of the news article in Korea Standard Time.
  • 04-01: the release date of the news article.

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse
  • Yonhap