Intel's WiMax Chipsets

Intel's WiMax Chipsets to Support Higher Frequencies in 2009

Posted 08/19/08 at 08:23:16 PM | by Pulkit Chandna

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The WiMax Forum has formally approved three licensed spectrum profiles for WiMax, 2.5 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Intel’s primary focus hitherto has been on the 2.5 GHz spectrum profile as it is used in the U.S – Clearwire will roll out its WiMax service in three U.S cities later this year. The chip maker has announced that its WiMax chipset will support frequencies beyond 2.5 GHz in 2009.

Although it didn’t specify the exact spectrum profiles it plans to support, it is safe to assume that the remaining two profiles approved by the WiMax forum will be on the list. As WiMax networks in various countries around the world operate on either 2.5 GHz or 3.5 GHz, it is very obvious that Intel will soon support them. But Intel stopped short of announcing any release dates.

Classmate Tablet PC,

Hey Intel, this is what should’ve been your mystery device! At a round-table event today, Intel’s Tom Rampone unveiled the company’s new Classmate Tablet PC, a touchscreen convertible version of the existing Classmate PC that was first tipped back in July. Designed to sell alongside the current model, the new Classmate has an 8.9-inch, 1024 x 600 display and runs on a 1.6GHz Atom CPU.

The webcam rotates so as to work in both laptop and slate orientations, and the handle has been toughened up and reshaped to provide a secure holding point for carrying the Classmate in Tablet mode. Storage is courtesy of an unspecified SSD, and there’s also an SD slot, two USB ports and video output.

Intel apparently expect the Classmate Tablet PC to reach the market by the end of the year. No pricing details have been given.

[via Engadget]

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