Intel UMD platform

According to analysts, Intel's focus on resources for ultra-portable devices (UMD) in the second half of this year will become a threat to VIA Technologies in the market of ultra-portable PCs (UMPC). .

Previously, Intel used to promote the development of its own UMPC platform, and once called on Microsoft, Samsung and Asustek Computer to accept its UMPC processors. However, this effort has been greatly hampered by the high price and energy consumption of Intel products. In addition, Microsoft and Samsung later switched to supporting VIA processors for the UMPC.

However, Intel recently announced that it will soon integrate chipsets including processors, northern hemispheres and southern hemispheres for the UMD platform. It is worth noting here that this Intel platform will deliver greater performance, lower prices and less power consumption than VIA's C7-M platform for the UMPC.

According to Michael Chen, head of Intel's system integration department in the Asia-Pacific region, the value of UMD lies in connectivity and platforming power. UMD will be integrated with Wi-Fi and Wimax wireless connectivity functions.

Currently, Taiwan and South Korea are the two most attractive markets of the UMPC. Sony has also launched its VAIO UMPC product here, but the price is still too high: ranging from 1,500 to 1,800 USD.