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Data Center Projects: Advantages of Using a Reference Design

...centers and for upgrades to existing data centers. Adopting a well-conceived reference design can have a positive impact on both the project itself, as... Read more

4 April, 2012

Calxeda and HP unleash ARM server tech

The EnergyCore ARM-based server processor — start-up Calxeda's attempt to get ARM's low-powered chips into enterprise servers — will appear in a server from HP Read more

1 November, 2011 by Jack Clark

First Intel-powered smartphone to launch this week

...Mobile World Congress in February. The device is based on Intel's reference design platform, which is probably one reason why it is the first... Read more

18 April, 2012

Intel and Lenovo unveil first Medfield-powered phone

...as Qualcomm and Nvidia. During the keynote, Intel showed off a smartphone reference design based on the Android platform. The unit is a fully functioning... Read more

11 January, 2012 by Ben Woods

CES: Synaptics "Cervantes" External Trackpad

...are made by hardware supplier Synaptics. At CES we saw the Cervantes reference design for an external trackpad designed to use with a desktop PC... Read more

21 January, 2011

Intel unveils home energy-management panel

...Intel has announced a reference design for a home energy-management device, as part of its attempt... Read more

4 October, 2010 by Martin LaMonica

Cisco, Itron collaborate on IP-based smart grids

...based communications for the power grid. The two companies will create a reference design for using the IPv6 networking protocol to connect everything from people... Read more

2 September, 2010 by Martin LaMonica
Tablets, laptops and more from Computex 2010

Tablets, laptops and more from Computex 2010

...Intel prototype ultra-thin laptop This slim little notebook is a reference design cooked up by Intel to show off possible future ultra-thin... Read more

2 June, 2010 by Dan Ackerman
Trick Pieces 1.0

Trick Pieces 1.0

...on your side! Your play will be more thrilling and more exciting!* Reference design : William Morris "King Arthur and Sir Lancelot" & "ST Thomas A'Becket... Read more

16 May, 2012

Photos: The IT giants with big plans for green tech

...control networked appliances and schedule heating and cooling. Intel, which released a reference design for the panel in October, is also trying to sell its... Read more

21 December, 2010 by Martin LaMonica

Photos: iPad clones come out to play at Computex gadget fest

...t need to fret just yet: the 'razor book' is just a reference design. Intel is using the prototype to show off the capabilities of... Read more

8 June, 2010 by Natasha Lomas
Via design targets first-time netbook makers

Via design targets first-time netbook makers

Via has released a new netbook reference design aimed at PC manufacturers that want to start selling netbooks for... Read more

18 March, 2009 by David Meyer
Intel unveils tablet Classmate PC design

Intel unveils tablet Classmate PC design

...can improve students' learning and students' lives." Ibrahim's division developed the reference design for the convertible Classmate PC based on ethnographic research. Child-friendly... Read more

12 January, 2009 by David Meyer

Philips touts PC DVD-rewritable design

Philips Electronics has developed a reference design for DVD-rewritable drives in PCs in a push to promote... Read more

6 November, 2002 by Richard Shim

Microsoft and Broadcom announce new TV box design

...s most advanced interactive TV software, the companies said on Monday. The reference design includes capabilities for digital video recording and home networking. With the... Read more

12 June, 2001 by Richard Shim

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