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Intel launches Atom Z670 Oak Trail chip for tablets

Intel has announced its Atom Z670 Oak Trail chip now available and will be in devices starting in May and throughout 2011. The Intel Atom Z670 is x86 processor which keeping power consumption to a minimum and allowing for smaller, thinner, and fanless devices.

Intel says we can expect to see over 35 “innovative tablet and hybrid designs” from the likes of Fujitsu, Lenovo, Razer and Viliv are based on “Oak Trail” and running a variety of operating systems.

The Intel Atom Z670 is a single core 1.5 GHz 32-bit chip and promises to support 1080p video with the aid of Intel’s GMA 600 integrated graphics. It has a max TDP of 3W. In addition, Intel Atom Z670 processors come with the Intel SM35 Express Chipset, delivering high-speed USB 2.0 for greater performance and Intel High-Definition Audio to enable premium home theater sound. There’s also hardware support for Adobe Flash.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Over 35 innovative “Oak Trail” design wins from customers including Evolve III*, Fujitsu Limited*, Lenovo*, Motion Computing*, Razer*, and Viliv* available starting in May and throughout 2011.
• Innovation beyond the PC: Embedded Intel Atom Z670 creates smaller, thinner, fanless devices for mobile clinical assistants, industrial tablets and portable point-of-sales devices.
• Atom platforms harness Intel’s unique “operating system of choice” strategy for Google* Chrome* and Android*, MeeGo* and Windows*, delivering personalized experiences.

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