Intel announced its new Intel Atom processors today that feature integrated graphics built directly into the CPU, enabling improved performance and smaller, more energy-efficient designs in a new generation of netbooks and Atom-based entry level desktop PCs. Major OEMs have committed to having systems on the new Intel Atom processors and a new companion chipset available within the next few weeks.

The newest Intel Atom platform for netbooks consists of a new Intel Atom processor, the N450, and a new low-power Intel NM10 Express Chipset. For entry level desktop PCs, it consists of either the Intel Atom processor D410 or the dual core D510, also paired with the Intel NM10 Express Chipset.

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Intel Corporation has made its beta version of the Intel Atom Developer Program Software Development Kit (SDK) available for Microsoft Windows and Moblin operating systems developers. The kit helps software companies and individuals design and submit applications for Intel-based netbooks to ultimately sell at stores opening next year. Unveiled at the Intel Developer Forum in September, the Intel Atom Developer Program is designed for independent software vendors (ISVs) and software developers to create innovative applications and/or components for netbooks. The program provides tools, SDKs and community resources to develop new apps or port existing apps to Atom-based devices, including netbooks, which are forecast to reach more than 50 million units sold by end of 2009.

The Beta version of the SDK is now available for both Microsoft Windows (C and C++) and Moblin (C) operating systems. With the Beta SDK, developers can submit their applications for validation and, once validated, begin to take advantage of the program’s revenue-generating opportunities in 2010. Intel is offering incentives for developers to begin submitting applications by offering a chance to win big prizes including a smart car or vacation package.

Developers can download the beta version of the SDK today and learn more about the program, application programming interfaces (APIs), validation process, application store framework and developer contests at appdeveloper.intel.com.

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Macally [ site here ] has launched its bamboo-made laptop cooler EcoFan Pro. Equipped with two built-in USB fans, the EcoFan Pro is designed for up to 17-inch laptops.

It looks a lot like a picnic table to me. Suggested price is $39.99.

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How about Full HD on a Smartphone? Unreal? Well, Zii Trinity mobile platform proves that this is possible. It will allow its users to enjoy Full HD video on this device. It has been designed by Creative Ziilabs and will run on Android and Plaszma interface. Making this step we can say that cellphones are coming even closer to netbooks thanks to their possibilities.

These features are all powered by ARM-based ZMS-05 and ZMS-08 processors that power Full HD graphics for netbooks. Don’t they have problems with cooling? Apparently not.

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