News & Reviews:   Intel Core

When you buy a laptop, why are you buying it? For most of us, it's the convenience of having a portable computer. Smartphones are the same, but there's nothing like getting work done on a proper laptop.

Many Malaysians prefer Intel® laptops, and there are quite a few models under the Intel® Evo™ category. So, have you been looking for an Intel® Evo™ laptop without knowing what it actually is and who it would benefit? The short answer is - someone who needs a machine that's as powerful as it is portable. For the longer answer and more details, do read on.

Picking a laptop is always tricky since there are so many options out there. But if you need a PC that can keep up with your work and lifestyle, we suggest going for an Intel® Evo™ laptop. Below is a summary of what these laptops are good for and 6 options you can consider for work and entertainment.

With Christmas less than 2 weeks away, you're probably wondering, "What can I get on discount this time?" Some of us are thinking about getting a new phone, monitor, or even a TV. But if you're looking for a new laptop, how about a new Intel® Evo™ laptop?

What's great about them is that they have eye-catching designs, premium build quality, lightweight bodies, and better performance, battery life and reliability to match as most Intel Evo certified devices do. Now the question is, which models should you get this holiday season? Well, today we want to highlight 3 Intel® Evo™ laptops you could get this Christmas instead.

It's the same case when it comes to laptops, which have become the mainstream option for work. Some people want laptops that are premium, stylish, and portable these days. With brands like Acer, HP, and Lenovo there are plenty of options available to us. If you are one of these people, here's 4 reasons why you should pick an Intel® Evo™ class laptop!

TechNave.com recently had the opportunity to interview Intel Rockstars at the recent Intel Intelligent Generations showcase in Penang. These Rockstars included the design team from Intel Malaysia responsible for the Intel Compute Stick and 5th Generation Intel Core processors along with the Intel Singapore team in charge of the Intel Atom X3. According to these Intel Rockstars, the Intel Compute Stick was initially created on the theme of miniturization, trying to see how small they could make an effective x86 based machine. Powered by an Intel Atom processor, the Compute Stick plugs into any HDMI-ready display or HDTV and turns it into a desktop PC. While there are still no plans for an Intel Core M powered Compute Stick or one with a discrete graphic card (we asked, they said not yet) they are open to suggestions, with coming Compute Stick devices perhaps offering other options instead.

Regarding the Intel Atom X3 processor formerly known as SoFIA, the Intel Singapore team revealed that they have already been provided to manufacturers. This jives with rumours about the upcoming Intel Atom X3 powered ASUS ZenPad. However, they did admit that these processors have been provided earlier to China-brand manufacturers partly because of China's larger tech ecosystem and market and also as a testing ground for other markets. As such, we should see other Intel Atom X3 powered devices within 2015. What does this mean for normal consumers? Well, considering that the Intel Atom X3 packs in built-in 3G/4G LTE connectivity at lower price points it could mean more affordable tablets and smartphones in the near future. So if you're looking to buy an Intel powered tablet we'd recommend waiting for a while first. We shouldn't have to wait too long though as this next wave of Intel Atom X3 powered devices are expected in the next couple of months.