Intel Signals Strong Chip Demand

Intel Signals Strong Chip Demand
...the results as "solid" and predicted improvements in the second half -- particularly in chips for server systems and for notebook computers.

Dell Targets Small And Midsize Businesses With New PCs, Services (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Dell showed off Vostro, a new line of notebook computers, desktops PCs, and services designed specifically for companies with one to 25 employees.

Nokia adds Skype to N800 Tablet (PC World)
PC World - Nokia Corp. introduced Skype Internet-calling software for its N800 Wi-Fi tablet on Wednesday, providing another alternative to using a cell phone, while a debate in the U.S. over what networks such devices may be able to use in the future heated up.

Trends & Innovations - Thursday (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - The first laptop to rely on flash memory rather than a hard drive will debut this summer from Fujitsu-Siemens Computers. The computer should prove more energy-efficient, faster and lighter than current hard-drive-based models. The computer would have 32-gigabyte flash memory, and will soon move to 64 gigabytes. Unlike hard drives, which store data on spinning disks, flash memory has no moving parts. Currently, flash memory is mainly used in digital cameras and MP3 music players. FSC's laptops would cost around $688 more than the comparable hard-disc models.

Dell introduces new small-business PCs (AP)
AP - Dell Inc. is launching a new line of notebook and desktop personal computers called "Vostro" that are aimed at small businesses with 25 or fewer employees.

Intel joins One Laptop Per Child initiative (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - In an unexpected development, chip giant Intel has joined the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative. The nonprofit project aims to equip children in developing countries with specially designed low-cost notebooks powered by chips from Intel rival AMD.