A non technical concept of Intel Atom processor

I have heard lots of about Intel atom processor.Lots of cheap laptop comes with intel atom processor.Those laptop and tablet PC are light and higher battery life plus very cheap.

So what about this Intel Atom processor.Apart from the technical deep concept .I need to know  about Intel Atom processor,as I intend to buy a laptop with Intel Atom processor.

Intel atom processor in brief:

• Less processing performance.
• Less multimedia experience ,does not support video over 1080P HD video.
• Higher battery life.
• Very low cost.
• Generally used for simple browsing,and general functions.
• Netbook powerd with Intel atom processor is featured with latest net technology like wimax,wi-fi etc.

Why I have decided to go for Intel atom processor-

Use-Generally I use laptop for simple task like browsing,viewing movie,playing music,and also playing light games.So I don't need that much high processing power.

Travel-I do carry my laptop a lot,while I travel.So a higher battery life and light weight system is needed.

Cost-I prefer optimum use of my money,don't intend to spend lot for unused features.

Basics of Intel atom processor

Half performance:

Single core Intel atom processor has the half performance of the processor with same clock speed.This type of processor is mainly used for light function like browsing,word editing,and simple multimedia like -movie,music.

Operating system support:

Combined with the Intel® SM35 Express Chipset intel atom processor support the most popular operating system now-a-days,such as

1. Windows.
2. Android.
3. Meego.

Higher Battery life:

Intel atom processor has 20% power saving performance.
With Intel atom processor fan less device can be used as it has lower heating problem.This is a great power saving option.

Light weight:

With Intel atom processor laptop,Netbook is ultra light.

Lower cost:

Intel atom processor enable user to choose to buy entry level laptop,netbook with very cheap costing.

Upcoming Intel atom processor

Intel has declared that new atom processor "Cedar Trail" platform based on 32nm process technology will be available in middle of year 2011.This new processor will have the following options featured-

• Improvements in graphics capabilities including Blu-ray 2.0 support.
• A dedicated media engine for full 1080p playback
• Additional digital display options including HDMI output and DisplayPort.
• New features will include Intel® Wireless Music, Intel® Wireless Display, PC Synch and Fast Boot.

Official links of Intel Atom processor

• Intel atom processor product
• Intel atom processor technology and architecture