The NeXt Evolution of Mobile Computing

Whether we have been aware of it or not, being wireless has changed the way we work and play. No longer tied to our desktop computers at home or work, we’re empowered to take our life wherever we please.

A recent poll by Intel confirmed that the mobile lifestyle is no longer the exclusive domain of business travelers. 86.4% of the respondents said that they use a laptop to surf the Internet looking for information on restaurants, shopping and local attractions, 83.7% check e-mails, 67.2% send or edit photos and 60.3% use instant messaging. The poll proves that wireless mobility is mainstream in Asia.

The evolution of mobility is now so developed it is possible to enjoy the comforts of home computing while sitting on top of the Great Wall of China, visiting an expo at the Suntec City Convention Centre in Singapore or simply exploring Jeju Island in Korea. And along with life on the road, life at home has changed too. Wireless networks at home are commonplace as more family members get online and more products offer wireless connectivity. In fact, according to a report by Forrester Research, 83% of wireless access users connect at home making the home the most popular place to roam untethered.

Doing two things at once will be easy using the latest advances: checking your email while downloading pictures and putting new tunes on your MP3 player will happen seamlessly and effortlessly and simultaneously. The next generation of Intel Centrino Mobile technology has at its heart a dual core processor, which makes it twice as powerful, for double the action – whether you want to online shop while rendering your home movie or chatting with a friend over the internet using voice IP technology.

Not only that, the new technology offers even higher levels of computing performance. This doesn’t just mean that what you do on a daily basis will be quicker, faster and better, but many of the high-end applications you currently use on your home or desktop computer can now be easily handled by a laptop featuring Intel’s latest Centrino Mobile Technology. The latest high-end game comes or blockbuster action movie alive with vivid graphics and crystal clear sound.

Intel’s latest technology will also make connecting to a host of a wireless Internet access points simple. By supporting even more connectivity options , while adhering to the latest security standards, you can connect to any Wi-Fi hotspots with confidence. Whether you’re in library, the airport lounge, or even in the park, you can pick and choose the connection you want – from the quickest to the most stable. If you have to work on a huge file with a lots of embedded data or graphics and then need to email it to a colleague even though you’re on the beach – you can do just that.

The next generation of mobile technology will also extend battery life, so now your laptop will be able to keep working or playing as long as you do. This means being able to reach the next level on Quake 4 or watching the Star Wars in one sitting without fear powering off at the climax!

And it’s not just about the way the technology works, it’s also about how it looks. A recent survey by Intel of over 70 Asian designers found that the laptop is ranked just behind MP3 players and mobile phones as a gadget they consider to be a fashion statement. Since the introduction of Intel Centrino Mobile technology 3 years ago, the industry has been able to introduce smaller, lighter, more powerful wirelessly-enabled products that can be used anywhere. By shrinking the board inside the laptop by 30%, manufacturers have greater flexibility to decrease its form factor, resulting in a slim and light notebook computer that looks as great as it works.

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