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Intel Centrino Atom anounced.

Posted on 03 March 2008 by Chippy



Latest: Check out the Atom and Centrino Atom overview and analysis article here.

I think, although Intel aren’t actually saying so, that Silverthorne is now called the Intel Atom processor. Take a look at this.

Today, Intel unveiled the new brand, Intel® Atom™ processor, and a brand extension to the Intel Centrino® brand family: Intel Centrino® Atom processor technology. Soon, you will see the Intel Centrino Atom brand on handheld devices that can bring an amazing internet experience in a device that fits in your pocket. You’ll see the Intel Atom processor powering a growing category of devices aimed at delivering affordable, Internet-centric uses.

It looks like Menlow will launch as Centrino Atom.

The announcement appears on the Intel Mobility blog and ties in with their earlier branding announcement.

Update: A new set of Intel Atom web pages are now available.

Update: Confirmed. Silverthorn is now Atom. Menlow is now Centrino Atom

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