The Intel Atom processor is designed for basic mobile computing with longer battery life. It may not have multimedia capabilities and runs slowly for high-end programs. Its small size and affordable price are its advantages.
The Intel® Atom processor is a computer processor specifically designed to meet the needs of basic mobile computing users. The processor has many of the functions of a regular computer, although it may not have as many multimedia capabilities. It is capable of running the Windows® operating system alongside others. The benefit, according to the manufacturer and those who reviewed the chip, is the Intel® Atom processor’s ability to do this without requiring massive amounts of power.
Invariably, one of the limitations of any notebook computer is the drain that charges the battery when not connected to an external power source. Thus, computer manufacturers, especially those that make processors, have continually searched for a processor that has adequate capabilities, but doesn’t consume as much power as a desktop model. The Intel® Atom processor is one such invention. Other competing chips have also arrived.
The main target of the Intel® Atom processor is the low-end computer, where it is assumed that the user does not require as much power. The benefit to the consumer is the longer battery life. While most laptops can average just two to three hours of life with a new battery, the Intel® Atom chip can provide up to eight hours of life, depending on the programs you use. Those who choose this option should understand that the computer isn’t meant to do much more than surf the Internet, email, and maybe do other simple tasks like word processing. Those looking to use the computer as a gaming machine or for high-end programs may find that it runs slowly or perhaps not at all.
Overall, speed is the one aspect of Intel® Atom that has received consistently bad ratings from many reviewers of newer computer hardware. In some cases, it would take several minutes just to open a program. This may not be acceptable for some users. For others, who just want to browse the internet, a slight lag may be acceptable.
Intel® Atom processors get their name from their small size. Intel® marketed the chip as the world’s smallest computer processor. While there may be a lot of technology packed into the product for its size, the price has also received high marks from reviewers.
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