Energy-Efficient Intel Chip Paves the Way for Thinner Laptops

Intel unveiled a 14-nanometer fan-less Intel Core M processor at the Computex Fair in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday, aimed at quiet, thin and energy-efficient laptops and tablets.

"It's cool, it's quiet, it's lighter, it's thinner, and it's the most energy efficient processor in Intel's history," Intel president Renee James said.

To show off the chip's capabilities, Intel showed a fan-less mobile PC reference design — an ultra-thin laptop-tablet hybrid with a 12.5-inch screen. It measures only 7.2mm in thickness and weighs 670 grams Read more...