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Mar 24

Types Of Notebook Computers

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Notebook, notebook computer, laptop, and laptop computer are different terms for a small computer, which is mobile, and weighing about 1 to 6 kg or 2.2 to 18 pounds, depending upon the model. In # , Bill Moggridge of GRiD Systems Corp. designed one of the first laptops and named it as the GRiD Compass 1101. It featured the clamshell design where the flat display folded shut on the keyboard. In May 1983, Gavilan Computer Corp. introduced and first marketed as a laptop, known as Gavilan SC. About this same time, Sharp Corp.Ltd., announced their laptop Sharp PC-5000.

In 1989, Compaq introduced Compaq LTE, which was a laptop of a smaller size, about the size of an A4 paper notebook, and it popularly came to be known as a notebook computer or notebook. Thereafter the terms laptop and notebook began to be used interchangeably. Nevertheless, the terms, notebook and laptop are incorrect terms, as due to the heat, many laptops cannot be placed on top of the lap, and most notebooks are not the size of an A4 paper notebook. However, what manufacturers usually call as a notebook, end-users prefer to call it as a laptop; hence both the terms are used.

According to the functions and the models of notebooks, they are generally classified as: Ultraportables (screen is diagonally less than 12 inches, weight is 1.7 kg or less); thin-and lights (screen is diagonally from 12 to 14 inches, weight is from 1.8 to 2.8 kg); medium-sized laptops (screen is diagonally from 14 to 15.4 inches, weight is from 3 to 3.5 kg); and desktop replacement computers (screen is diagonally from 17 to 20 inches, weight is 4 to 6 kg).

The concept of laptop was to make a device that could use the same software of a desktop computer, but much smaller in size to enable mobility and support mobile computing (ability to use the computer while in transit). Thus, further innovations have introduced transportables (which can be moved from one place to another without supporting mobile computing); tablets (which feature touchscreens and support mobile computing); ultra mobile PCs (which are very small and compact tablet PCs); internet tablets (which support internet and mobile computing); personal digital assistants (PDAs), which are pocket-sized and support mobile computing; handheld computers, which represent expensive tablets or PDAs; and smartphone, which is a PDA or a handheld computer with cellphone integration. Over the development phases, these classifications got blurry at times, and many machines fused functionalities of other categories.

Notebooks can be used for various purposes. Commercial purposes like attending phone calls, receiving and sending emails and faxes, typing out letters and printing them, making presentations with pie and bar charts, and taking data from one place to another can be achieved by any standard notebook. However, high fliers prefer thin-and-light notebooks and for regular office work, ultraportable notebooks are preferred. Both are wireless notebooks so they can be remotely accessed. Scientific purposes are best suited with a notebook that features fast computing speed, good 2D and 3D graphics display, and a large memory, like desktop replacement notebook, and a thin-and-light notebook. Artistic purposes require animation, 2D and 3D drawings, interior & exterior designing, arranging music compositions, post-production audio-video work, etc., which can be fulfilled by desktop replacements, gaming notebooks, and mainstream notebooks.

Educational institutions normally do not prefer notebooks due to its high chance of being stolen. Additionally, they prefer that their assets do not move around within the premises in the hands of students who may be careless. However, to keep up with the times, and to be considered as techno-savvy, they do invest in notebooks. The types of notebooks best suited for educational purposes are mainstream notebooks, and desktop replacements. Students need a notebook to do projects, prepare study notes, and to play some games in their spare time. They need to take the notebook wherever they go, hence, size and weight are major considerations. The type of notebook that fulfills student needs is a thin-and-light notebook with locking facility so that they can lock it with their backpack. Most students report late submission of projects due to their notebooks being stolen.

So no matter what the purpose one might have for using a notebook, it seems that mobility will always seem to be the main reason for such a product purchase. Nowadays with so many models being offered with affordable prices, it seems that notebooks will always be a product in demand. After all it is one of the best selling computer hardware for quite some time. And that says it all.

Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for http://www.polomercantil.com.br

Mar 24

Motion Computing Integrates Sprint Mobile ...

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System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , today announced Sprint (WWAN See wireless WAN. ) carrier partner for the LE1700, the company’s new flagship slate mobile broadband Description

Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi.

Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path.  capabilities with Sprint Mobile Broadband. Sprint’s advanced Evolution Data Optimized (mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings  to more vertical industries.”

For more information about pricing and availability, please contact Motion Computing at 1-866-MTABLET.

Additional information on Sprint’s Mobile Broadband network, including coverage maps showing current and future coverage, can be found at www.Sprint.com.

About the Motion LE1700

The most feature-rich tablet PC on the market, the LE1700 integrates the latest technologies aimed at enhancing productivity of mobile professionals in healthcare, field sales and service, government and hospitality, among others. New technologies available on the LE1700 include Motion’s exclusive WriteTouch[R] display option for dual-mode writing and touch-screen input; Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) integration; the Microsoft[R]

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Mar 20

Charleston County Awards MDT Port Securities Grant ...

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The Charleston, S.C. County Government has selected Nova Mobile Systems to implement a federally funded grant to provide rugged mobile computing systems to 10 emergency response agencies within the County. Structured under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Grant provides funding to protect critical infrastructure from terrorism and other security breaches in and around its port areas.

Under the Grant, Nova will manage and coordinate the procurement and field installation of approximately 230 rugged mobile computing systems installed within police vehicles and marine vessels throughout the Charleston, S.C. area. The installation will feature rugged notebook computers from Getac, a leading innovator and manufacturer of rugged computers designed to meet the demands of field-based applications such as law enforcement and maritime. Its B300 fully rugged notebook and V200 rugged convertible notebook systems were chosen for their ability to perform in extreme environments and consistently provide the speed and performance Charleston law enforcement need.

The Getac rugged and convertible notebooks will be mounted and secured inside cruisers and vessels using custom hardware, installation services and special turnkey solutions provided by Precision Mounting Technologies.

“Today’s award is the culmination of a very lengthy proposal process that brings together a broad industry group committed to delivering innovative solutions and a cost-effective approach to program management and execution,” said George Ecker, president and CEO of Nova Mobile Systems. “We are privileged to partner with Getac in the deployment of the Charleston Port Securities Grant public safety systems.”

“Charleston County has made it possible for a new technology program to be implemented in one of the highest demand areas of mobile computing – police cars and marine vessels. Our partnership with Nova brings together substantial talent in the industry,” said Jim Rimay, president of Getac, Inc. “By combining Nova’s 30-plus years of experience and program success, with Getac’s proven line of rugged mobile computing products, we are providing the ideal system for one of the most demanding environments.”

About Nova

Since 2008, Nova Mobile Systems, Inc. has been an innovator and integrator of mobile computing systems technologies. Housed in Charlotte, N.C. and Carlsbad, Calif., Nova is a true value-added reseller and integrator of technologies specializing in mobile computing solutions integration, project management, software and services to supply its customers with leading reliable technology solutions deliverables to meet the demands of multiple verticals industries with a full line of commercial and rugged computer technologies. The company focuses on the specific needs of its customers without limitations through a complete understanding of the customers’ mobile computing needs, and then combines with reliable, stable industry-leading solutions. Nova puts the reliability and value back in the VAR (Value Added Reseller). For more information, visit novamobility

About Getac

Getac, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Getac Technology Corporation. Getac Technology Corporation, a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group (2011 consolidated revenue $25.3 billion USD), was established in 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defense electronic products. Getac’s business coverage includes rugged notebooks, rugged tablet PCs and rugged handheld devices for military, police, government, communications, manufacturing and transportation applications ranging from fully rugged to commercial-grade rugged. Getac’s strong R&D capabilities allow it to provide a high level of customization and all-aspect hardware–software integration solutions. Apart from the rugged computing business, Getac is also involved with the design and manufacture of plastic and lightweight metal components. The acquisition of Waffer Technology in 2009 has made Getac the world’s third largest aluminum–magnesium alloy producer. For more information, visit us.getac.com.

George Ecker

Nova Mobility Systems, Inc.

(800) 734-9885

Mar 05

Tablet PC Vs. Laptop – Think Before You Buy

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Both the tablet PC and the laptop have emerged as must-have necessities in recent times. But, when you are planning to make the purchase, what must you eventually buy? Here are some points to compare the tablet PC with the laptop.

The tablet PC has met with both bouquets as well as brickbats since the time it has made its foray into the market. There are people who consider it to be the next best invention after wine and cheese, and then there are others who think of it as a frivolous waste of technology. Whenever there is a discussion about the tablet PC, people don’t compare it with the traditional laptop for the simple reason that both of them have similar functionality with subtle differences. Both are handy mobile computers, for one. But are they really all that similar? If they were, there wouldn’t have been such a debate about which one to buy. Here, I try to help by bringing out the distinctions between the two.

Before even beginning the comparison, I would like to tell you that you have to make a personal choice here. After all, what one might like in a tablet PC, someone else might not like. The same applies to the laptop. The best way to decide which one to go for is by learning about their merits and demerits in comparison to each other. Speaking of functionality, both are on par with each other. You get the same kind of applications and the same kind of features on both. There are also special features included for either of the two mobile computing systems, like the snipping tools, which allow you to circle a portion of the screen display and email it directly to someone. Or, the note tools on the laptop which make it quite easy to take notes during a meeting. Both of them are equally good where their functionality is concerned, and that makes the choice much more difficult.

That is what – I will write about the advantages and disadvantages of the two in relation to each other, and then it is up to you to make the choice. So, here I go.

Advantages

  • The primary advantage is that it is lighter than most laptops. They are also smaller in sizes, which means you can take them quite easily tucked under your arm from one place to another. Most laptops need to be lugged wherever you go. Tablet PCs score on account of their lightness of weight.
  • These can be laid flat on the working surface. This is ideal when you are in a conference. The laptop screen needs to be kept vertical and that might obstruct clear view of the person sitting in front of you.
  • These take their input basically with the help of a special pen. Your handwriting is the input. That can be a good choice if you are doing something artistic. You can fine-tune your input better with a pen than with a mouse or a touchpad.
  • Over time, you will learn to use the pen in the right manner, and even customize the pen. There are different gestures that you can apply to the pen, which will produce different kinds of results. Eventually this will become easier for you than creating results with the keyboard and mouse.
  • Finally, it must be said that it becomes more personal to the user than a laptop. Since everyone has a different style of holding and using pens, it will become unique to the user, and even the user will become unique to the pen. In fact, there are handwriting recognition applications that will train the tablet PC to understand your handwriting and convert it into text to up to 99% accuracy.

Disadvantages

  • Some people might find the screen size too small in comparison to a laptop. The maximum size can go up to is 14.1′.
  • Another handicap is that it does not have an inbuilt optical drive, though you can connect it externally. But this could be a deterrent to some users. The reason behind not including the optical drive is to maintain the low mass of the device.
  • It is not good if other people besides you are planning to share it. The tablet PC understands your handwriting and writing gestures, and it may not understand those of others. For that reason, they are good only when single users intend to use it for their entire lifetime. Laptops can be used by any number of users without such concerns.
  • There are more chances of screen damage to tablet PCs than to laptops. This is because of the kind of input they take, with the pen device. You will need a special screen guard installed when you purchase it.
  • Technically, input becomes slower than those with laptops. The reason here is that these take handwriting inputs, and that cannot match the speed of the keyboard and mouse, which the laptops use.
  • Tablet PCs are also costlier than laptops. That must be one of the clinching points in making your decision, but you do need to check out the features that they provide too.

The Final Word

After evaluating the pros and cons of both mobile computing systems properly, you can make your choice. It depends on what you really need to have. There are also hybrid laptop tablet PCs available in the market today, which are basically tablet PCs, but you can attach a keyboard and mouse to them, and use them in a vertical position just as you would use a traditional laptop. Incidentally, these are also the better selling of all varieties.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tablet-pc-vs-laptop-think-before-you-buy.html

Jul 10

Intel Heads To $31 On Mobile Growth And HP Tablet ...

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Earlier this year, Intel marked its entry into the lucrative smartphones and tablets segment, a market that has so far been dominated by ARM-based players such as Qualcomm and Nvidia. Intel has been a force to reckon with in the PC microprocessor market for the last two decades, and we believe its entry in mobile computing is a good long-term strategy to stay abreast with changing consumer trends.

While ARM Holdings claims not to be threatened by Intel’s entry in this arena, the fact that over 20 Intel-powered tablets are in the works should be a cause of concern for ARM-based tablets.

Hewlett-Packard’s recent announcement that it is steering clear of ARM processor-based Windows 8 RT and instead focus on Intel’s x86 architecture for developing tablets proves that Intel is getting attention in the market. (See: HP Steers Clear of Windows 8 RT On Compatibility Concerns) Additionally, the company announced during Computex 2012 that almost all of its Atom-based systems – tablets or notebooks – will be Windows 8 compatible.

Atom processors currently contribute around 2% to Intel’s revenue, by our estimates. However, considering the exponential growth in smartphones and tablets and Intel’s growing focus on this division, we expect the revenue contribution to go up to 6% by the end of our forecast period.

See our complete analysis for Intel

HP gives Windows RT a Miss

Earlier this month, HP confirmed that it will abstain from ARM processor-based tablets and instead focus on Intel’s x86 chips for Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 OS. The HP TouchPad based on the WebOS was HP’s first attempt at gaining tablet market share and was suspended last year due to poor performance. nevertheless, HP has a 5% share in the tablet market, according to research firm IDC. [1]

The company plans to play it safe and, as a response to customer feedback, it will use Intel-based Windows 8 OS which will be able to run the full range, including the current and older versions of Microsoft office.

Where does Intel Stand in the Smartphone & Tablet Market?

As a relatively new player in this segment, Intel currently holds an insignificant market share. but, we believe that it has made good progress so far. it marked its entry in the coveted segment with the launch of the first Intel architecture phone by Lava International. (See: Intel Dials Up $31 With Smartphone Push And Intl. Growth) The company has continued with the pace with the subsequent launch of two more Intel-powered smartphones last month – Lenovo LePhone 800 and Android smartphone code-named San Diego. (See: Intel Launches Lenovo & Orange Smartphones to Seize Mobile Opportunity)

Intel Heads To $31 On Mobile Growth And HP Tablet Win

Jun 24

Best Tablet For The Money: Shortlisting The Best ...

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The new wave of tablets is taking the mobile computing industry by storm which took form with the introduction of the Apple iPad about two years ago. many competitors challenged the reign of the original iPad and were somehow able to pose a serious threat to the leading brand.

By capitalizing on the shortcomings of the earlier tablets, manufacturers such as Samsung, Asus, HP, and Research in Motion (RIM) continue to push the envelope by introducing their own line of tablets. with dozens of mobile devices to choose from, successfully picking the best tablet for the money requires some detailed information on the most noteworthy products. The new iPad The entire world was once again amazed with the release of the new iPad, the third version in the pioneering line of tablets by Apple. as promised, the latest iPad features the retina display giving users the best viewing experience on its 9.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels. This resolution is at least twice more densely packed than any tablet currently available in the market. Higher resolution entails higher processor power, and the new iPad handles this requirement very well by running the latest iOS 5 optimized for graphics processing. in terms of form factor, the new iPad is among the thinnest tablets at only 0.37 inch. Starting at $499 for the 16GB version, the new iPad is a very tough product to beat in the tablet industry. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as a close competitor to the iPad, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 by Samsung ups the ante by sporting standard tablet specifications along with improvements such as larger display and native support for Adobe Flash through its Android operating system. it shares a number of features with the new iPad including the 10-hour battery life, built-in GPS, 1GHz processor, and many more. Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is also available in 16, 32, or 64GB storage capacity variants just like the new iPad. The Galaxy Tab somehow lacks the capability for HD video recording due to its limited 3-megapixel rear camera. at $599, it is relatively more expensive and its cutting-edge features may not be enough to proclaim it as the best tablet for the money. Asus Eee Pad Transformer Asus, the computer brand known for popularizing affordable yet functional netbooks, has once again extended their creativity into the tablet industry with the Eee Pad Transformer. its 10.1-inch screen is as large as the Galaxy Tab, but it has a higher rear camera resolution at 5 megapixels. since it runs the Android operating system, the Eee Pad Transformer also supports Adobe Flash. what sets this device apart from other tablets is the keyboard dock that snaps right into its side for faster and more accurate typing. This feature is the main reason why Asus dubbed the tablet as the Transformer. The Eee Pad Transformer is available in 16 and 32GB variants with a starting price of $599. although it exceeds the Galaxy Tab in most aspects while selling at the same price, the Transformer fails to include 3G or 4G connectivity limiting online connection via Wi-Fi only. Motorola XoomWith a 10.1 inch screen, this tablet has a lot to offer. The tablets originally came standard with the Android Honeycomb operating system but has now been upgraded to the latest Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Nevertheless, it still makes for a powerful multimedia device. The battery has a long life of 8 – 9 hours even under heavy use. with a USB port, transferring files and syncing with your PC is a snap. with Google buying Motorola, it will be interesting to see what Google has in store for the Xoom. BlackBerry Playbook another Wi-Fi-only tablet is the BlackBerry Playbook by RIM. Unlike the Transformer, however, the BlackBerry Playbook is significantly cheaper with a starting price of $399 for the 16GB version (now discontinued). Fortunately, other variants include 32 and 64GB capacities as well thus giving customers plenty of options. in terms of hardware specifications, the Playbook is highly competitive with its 5-megapixel rear camera and 1GHz dual-core processor. just like the Transformer, it also supports USB devices, a feature which is missing from the new iPad and the Galaxy Tab. it is also one of the lightest tablets weighing at just 9 pounds. HP Slate 500 The HP Slate 500 is designed for those who want to experience the real power of the Windows operating system on a portable 8.9-inch tablet. The Slate 500 can easily be the tablet of choice for those who are familiar with Windows 7 Professional. The familiar Windows desktop is displayed right on the gorgeous touchscreen display. one particular advantage is the seamless possibility to export Windows files and programs into the device without having to worry about compatibility issues. The Slate 500, however, suffers from poor battery life in addition to Wi-Fi-only connectivity. The Verdict in summary, I thought about including the Kindle Fire in this write up but felt that at $199 it falls in the budget class of Android tablets and is the best value in that category bar none. some may argue that it should have been included here and it is definitely worthy of mention, but I see it as a cross section of users that are interested in tablets but not sure whether to spend several hundred dollars and who simply want a pure multimedia device. however, if you are looking for a little more then you may be best served to look elsewhere. overall, the best tablet for the money is still the Apple iPad. although this device has been criticized for not supporting Flash and USB, the new iPad has all the most relevant features fitting for a tablet. its price at $499 may not be the cheapest in the bunch, but extensive support for applications through the Apple App Store certainly offsets the initial investment.

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May 03

Toshiba’s 13-Inch Excite: Does the World ...

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When Toshiba announced its 13-inch Excite tablet Tuesday, the company made an argument that one size does not fit all when it comes to touchscreen devices. but who will actually use such a large slab of mobile computing?

“the Excite 13 is what we see as a home tablet,” Jared Leavitt, a Toshiba spokesman, told Wired. “the larger size makes it an ideal kitchen tablet. you can watch how-to videos while you’re cooking, or look up recipes. and then later, you can bring it into the living room to watch videos with the kids, or to look at family photos with friends.”

Thankfully, Toshiba is shipping the Excite 13, which runs on Google’s Android 4.0 operating system, with a stand that will relieve owners from having to hold, or prop up, the large device themselves. and despite being bigger than pretty much every other competing tablet on the market, the Excite 13 is fairly thin and light for its size, Leavitt said, noting that it will weigh 2.2 pounds and measure 0.4 inches thick.

‬“What this comes down to is that it’s not the specific technology in a tablet that makes it exciting. It’s the user experience.” — Jared Spool‪

Nonetheless, anyone who’s watching the tablet market has to wonder why Toshiba is releasing a tablet behemoth in a world enamored with smaller devices. after all, the first tablet to gain any widespread consumer adoption other than Apple’s iPad is the 7-inch Kindle Fire. and looking forward, the hottest rumors focus on an iPad mini and a 7-inch tablet that would be Google’s next flagship mobile device. In short: Small is in, and big isn’t even part of the conversation.

Jared Spool, the CEO of User Interface Engineering, a usability research firm, agrees that Toshiba is thinking about tablet design in a way that its rivals aren’t. but Spool doesn’t agree that the world needs, or wants, a 13-inch tablet.

“this is the sort of typical maneuver of just adding another feature without improving the actual user experience,” Spool told Wired. “It’s just bigger, and it’s not clear to me that anyone is asking for bigger. you can only get the iPad in one size and nobody is saying, ‘Gee, it just feels a little too small to me.’”

But while there seems to be no consumer demand for larger tablets, the use case of watching movies as a group, or flipping through photos with loved ones on the couch, on a 13-inch slate isn’t too hard to imagine, says Jakob Nielsen, principal at the Nielsen Norman Group, a usability research firm.

“If a small group of people is trying to use the tablet together, sitting on the couch and consuming content, this size makes sense,” Nielsen told Wired. “but I do think [the Excite 13] might be a bit of overreach. I don’t think that people only need one computer. Nowadays, most people have two computers, between a laptop and a smartphone. but where this Toshiba tablet fits in — between those devices and the TV — I’m not sure. It’s not likely to be a big success.”

Spool also predicts that the Excite 13 will be neither an iPad killer, nor a top-selling Android tablet.

“These types of enhancements are knee-jerk reactions from companies who are trying to ‘out feature’ other companies,” he said. “but what this comes down to is that it’s not the specific technology in a tablet that makes it exciting. It’s the user experience. and there’s just a lot less to do on an Android tablet than an iPad. and what there is to do is much clumsier because the screen sizes and specs for Android tablets are all over the place. a 13-inch screen and a bunch of top specs do nothing to change that.”

Among the other specs the Excite 13 touts are a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear facing camera, and four rear-mounted speakers to blast audio from the tablet’s aluminum back. the tablet also sports a 1,600×900 screen resolution, a micro-USB port, a micro-HDMI port and a full-size SD card slot.

The Excite 13 sits at the top of a revamped tablet line for Toshiba, in terms of both price and screen size with a price tag of $649.99 for the 32GB model, and $749.99 for the 64GB model, when it hits stores in early June.

For those looking for a more traditionally sized tablet that still packs a quad-core punch, Toshiba will also ship in June a 7.7-inch version of the Excite (known as the Excite 7) at $499.99 for 16GB of storage and $579.99 for 32GB. a 10-inch Excite, dubbed the Excite 10, will ship in May for $449.99 with 16 GB of storage and $529.99 for the 32GB. the Excite range of tablets replaces Toshiba’s old line of Thrive slates, which were offered in both a 7-inch and 10-inch model.

In case you’re wondering why is the Excite 7 more expensive than the Excite 10, Leavitt explained: “Smaller is harder to do.”

Toshiba’s 13-Inch Excite: Does the World Need a Tablet This Large?

Mar 27

ARMH: Morgan Stanley Says Buy, Still Leading ...

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Morgan Stanley’s Francois Meunier this morning raised his rating on the ordinary shares of ARM Holdings (ARM) to Overweight from Equal Weight, with a 650 pence target, writing that “risks on earnings remain clearly on the upside,” and that “ARM retains a two-year lead over Intel (INTC) and news flow should improve.”

ARM shares, he points out, have underperformed the broader market this year, falling about 4%. the earnings estimates are currently too low, he thinks, when one looks back over the growth in ARM’s markets over the last ten years, “and we think consensus is missing various mobile computing form factors that could be launched.”

Meunier is estimating revenue of £557 million this year, up from a prior estimate of £527 million, and earnings per share of 15.7 pence, up from a prior 15.4. that compares to consensus of £551 million and 14 pence.

“we expect news flow to reverse in ARM’s favour with the launch of the iPad3/iPad2 price cut, actual product launches for Windows8 on ARM at Computex and launches of hybrid products,” writes Meunier.

“Longer term,” writes Meunier, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows 8 is “anecdotal” to ARM’s success, for the market is so large that ARM will prosper with or without the so-called Windows-on-ARM, or WARM, devices.

Meunier models what he thinks ARM may forecast for 2016 when it holds its analyst day on May 23rd. Reviewing the forecast for 2012 offered back in 2008, he sees that ARM actually surpassed that same forecast by 64%, ending up with a total unit shipment of partners of 23 billion versus the 14 billion it had originally forecast.

If the company can do the same this time around, its partners could be shipping 62 billion chips with its designs by 2016, including 11 billion wireless chips.

That could produce EPS of 37 pence a share in 2016, he muses, on revenue of £1.24 billion.

Moreover, Intel’s progress recently with its “Medfield” processor for mobile devices still leaves the chip giant “two generations” behind ARM, in Meunier’s view, “and that’s enough to maintain leading market share.”

We have compared the best tablets available from ARM and Intel and found that Intel devices consume 133% more power than ARM (iPad 3 consumes 2.1W and Viewsonic Viewpad 10 Pro on Intel consumes 4.9W). we have also found that products based on Cortex-A15, which will be launched this year at the same time as products based on Intel Medfield, will increase their power performance by x2 vs Cortex-A8 for the same power envelope; hence ARM should retain the same lead over Intel in 2012. and in 2013, the power envelope of Big Little (Cortex A7) should be divided by 5x.

Meunier’s assessment of the relative power advantages come from a comparison of the ARM-based “A5″ processor running in Apple’s (AAPL) iPad 2 with Viewsonic’s tablet computer powered by Intel’s “Oak Trail,” also known as the Z670.

ARM’s ordinary shares are up 18 pence, or 3.4%, at 568 pence in U.K. trading, while the company’s American Depository Receipts (AMRH) are up $1.21, or almost 5%, at $27.06.

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Dec 23

Intel-powered smartphones, tablets coming next ...

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Intel’s chief financial officer felt it was necessary to say a couple of weeks ago that demand for PCs is “healthy and growing,” according to the Mercury News. But the Santa Clara chip must know that when it comes to the long-term prospects for mobile computing, there is no question. And that’s why it is now showing off working prototypes of smartphones and tablets with Intel inside. according to Technology Review, Intel is touting its chip, called Medfield, as low power, and is positioning it to compete with chips based on ARM designs. ARM-based chips power most of today’s mobile devices.

Stephen Smith, vice president of Intel’s architecture group, told Technology Review that Intel optimized the Medfield chip specifically for Android, and the writer said the “phone was powerful and pleasing to use, on a par with the latest iPhone and Android handsets.” Smith also said that Intel would probably be talking more about Medfield, which will appear in gadgets in the first half of 2012, at the Consumer Electronics show in January.

Intel’s other big initiative in this era of computing is ultrabooks, which it announced earlier this year. Ultrabooks are lighter, thinner laptops that boot faster than regular computers. They are being billed as a cross between a laptop and a tablet and have just recently become available. the few that are on the market now, from makers such as Lenovo and Toshiba, have received mixed reviews.

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