Report: Intel Refreshing Notebook Chips Today

From Tom's Hardware: Intel is set to launch a handful of new chips later today, according to CNet. The new chips will be targeted squarely at ultra portable notebooks -- no, not netbooks, but rather in the class of the MacBook Air, Voodoo Envy and the Dell Adamo.

It’s unfortunate for the Dell Adamo that these chips weren’t launched sooner, as the fashion-conscious sliver-thin notebook comes with either a 1.2 GHz or 1.4 GHz Core 2 Duo at eye popping prices of $1,999 and $2,699, respectively. Perhaps it’ll be an upgradable option soon one one of the three very spendy ultra portables.

The CNet report adds that cheaper ultra-low voltage chips should ship sometime this summer, hopefully paving the way for some affordable super thin-and-lights for those who aren’t keen on the current luxurious offerings.

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