Nvidia Tegra 2 chip to be launched in 2010

Since Zune HD drive, Tegra attained popularity very fast, and according to fudzilla, some high ranking industry sources has confirmed that after its so much demand and popularity the company has decided to launch a new chip in 2010. The Tegra 2 will be equipped ARM 9 which is a dual core ARM CPU. Smartbook market is the main focus of Tegra 2.

Atom Z processors is STILL going to be available for netbooks – Earlier rumors were false!

You must have read our news regarding Intel not allowing Z-series Atom on netbooks. Intel has reacted to the gossip, and answered that they got the content wrong. Also a concerned person came forward and claimed it as misunderstood rumor.

“Rumors of ‘industry sources’ stating that Intel is no longer taking orders for Atom Z processors or ending production by end of year are 100% inaccurate”.

There you have it! Intel is still going to supply the Z-series Atom to the netbook vendors. Although we do not know whether to get happy by this news as we found Z520 processor in the Acer Aspire 751H slower than the N270/N280.

Read Acer Aspire 751H review HERE

Compal reducing R&D support for MIDs – Are they not selling well?

MID (Mobile Internet Devices) is a segment which started along with UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs) and Netbook. Both UMPCs and MIDs simply failed to take off.

The Compal Electronics has reduced its R&D resources specifically allocated for MIDs due to the uncertain business outlook for the segment, according to industry sources.

However, Compal made a wise move by shifting those employees to the netbook R&D segment.