Intel Processor linup for 2004-05

Intel's move to processors with several cores and the expansion of wireless capabilities with its chipsets. Otellini said Thursday that desktop processors will include this feature beginning in 2005.

"Tanglewood" processor for servers. "Grantsdale" desktop chipset, due in 2004 - will contain a capability to turn the PC into a wireless access point through the use of software - Digital Home strategy. "LaGrande" which will create a secure "vault" to store data; and "Vanderpool" a technology to allow virtual OS processes to run on the same system. In 2004, Intel expects a "quick toggle" to code-names Dothan and Prescott, Intel's first 90-nanometer processors for the mobile and desktop markets. The Sonoma chipset will also include a connector for a light meter OEMs can install on the motherboard. In daylight, for example, the chipset will dim the LCD backlight to save power. In wireless, Intel will sample a chip that combines Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless in 2004, and ship WiMAX silicon, which will provide wireless "last mile" access to the home. In 2004, Intel will also ship a version of its 32-bit Prescott chip as part of the Xeon family, and add a version of its 64-bit Madison processor with 9MB of cache.