Compaq Chooses Intel StrongARM Technology to Drive New Internet-Capable Handheld Device; Intel SA-1110 Processor Speeds Web, Multimedia, Business Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2000 Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking announced today that Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. has chosen the Intel(R) StrongARM(a) SA-1110 processor and Intel(R) StrataFlash(TM) memory to power its new iPAQ(a) Pocket PC, a pocket-size device capable of running a variety of business, multimedia, and Internet applications. The industry-leading performance-to-power ratio of Intel's StrongARM technology allows the Compaq(a) iPAQ Pocket PC to deliver high functionality, quick response to commands, an advanced user interface, and a 4,096-color display while minimizing battery consumption. The 206 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. SA-1110 processor typically dissipates less than one-half watt, greatly extending battery life for pocket-sized and handheld devices while furnishing robust performance for video playback, sound recording and playback, speech and handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition is the ability of a computer to receive intelligible handwritten input. The image of the written text may be sensed "off line" from a piece of paper by optical scanning (optical character recognition). , Web browsing, and business applications such as e-mail, word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , and spreadsheets. Compaq also chose Intel StrataFlash memory to store both application and operating system code. Intel StrataFlash memory blends high performance, high reliability, and low power to deliver flash benefits in a smaller, lighter form factor. SA-1110 Processor Supports Advanced Functions With the StrongARM SA-1110 processor and 32 MB of memory at its core, the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC accommodates a convergence of personal and professional pursuits. It can display MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 4 video and digital photography, access Microsoft(a) Word(a) and Excel(a) file attachments, browse the Web with Internet Explorer(a) software, and play MP3 music titles and audio books. The pocket-sized PC supports USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connectivity with both notebook and desktop PCs as well as network and wireless communication using soon-to-be-available expansion packs. "Intel's StrongARM technology is ideal for the next generation of advanced handheld devices," said Peter Green, general manager for Intel's Handheld Computing Division. "Intel is very pleased that Compaq has chosen the high-performance, low-power StrongARM processor and StrataFlash memory as key technologies for the leading-edge iPAQ Pocket PC." Ted Clark, vice president, iAppliances at Compaq Computer Corporation, said, "Compaq has a revolutionary, extremely flexible product in the iPAQ Pocket PC. At 206 MHz, its Intel StrongARM processor delivers quick response and plenty of performance to run a variety of PIM (1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated , business, and multimedia applications that allow customers to access their business and personal information anytime, anywhere." "With the combination of Microsoft's Pocket PC software and Intel's StrongARM SA-1110 processor, the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is a small yet powerful device that can keep users connected to their important information any time, anyplace," said Rogers Weed, marketing director, mobile devices division, Microsoft Corporation. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. (a) Third party marks and brands are the property of their respective holders. |
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