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Chip Makers Tussle for Gadget Niche

Intel, competitors stake out mobile internet device market

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 2, 2008 10:16 AM CDT

(Newser) – Following the lead of Intel, builders of high-tech microchips are shifting their focus to portable gadgets dubbed MIDs—mobile internet devices that are bigger than cell phones but smaller than computers. industry leaders like Samsung and Nvidia are dashing to release the more powerful chips that boost battery life and performance, reports the Wall Street Journal.

"It's not surprising that our competitors would enter the fray," said an Intel exec. "We think the pie will be big enough that there will be room for multiple people." Apple set the stage with the iPod and iPhone, while devices for uses that range from portable gaming to navigation are expected to evolve with the new chips, says a Samsung exec.

The NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard is the most overclockable motherboard platform for Intel processors and is designed for current and next-generation Intel CPUs.
The NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard is the most overclockable motherboard platform for Intel processors and is designed for current and next-generation Intel CPUs.   (AP Photo)
The new single chip GeForce 7150 GPU for Intel processor-based motherboards.
The new single chip GeForce 7150 GPU for Intel processor-based motherboards.   (AP Photo)
The Kingston HyperX DDR3 module, validated for Intel XMP systems.
The Kingston HyperX DDR3 module, validated for Intel XMP systems.   (AP Photo)
An Intel sign is shown in front of Intel Corp. headquarters in Santa Clara.
An Intel sign is shown in front of Intel Corp. headquarters in Santa Clara.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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