Description

More than ever before, today’s media-hungry consumers are looking for convenient ways to access the Internet and enjoy their favorite digital content while on the go. People, no matter where they are around the world, want to take the full power of the Internet and their PCs with them. They want to be connected with the important people in their lives anytime, everywhere they go. They want technology to make their lives easier.

Intel is addressing these needs by delivering low power technologies that enable a new category of small, thin, and light devices, the Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) platform. Simply put, the UMPC is the perfect PC companion. Mainly designed for content consumption, the UMPC allows users to:

* ACCESS content and information virtually anytime, anywhere
* COMMUNICATE via email, IM, chat, or blogging
* ENTERTAIN themselves with videos, games, music, pictures or TV on the go
* BE PRODUCTIVE by monitoring office apps and tools

Exploring new usage models on the go


Connecting while walking around London
Kate goes online to see the news while preparing breakfast in the kitchen. She downloads an episode of Sesame Street and then plays it in the car for her kids on their way to school. In the afternoon, she goes shopping, uses GPS to find Bond Street, and gets a message announcing the hot sales of the day. She quickly IMs her friend Pam to share this information and while she waits for her at a café, she catches up with her email.

Entertainment on Santa Barbara beaches
Brad, Maria and Inez are ready for their exciting weekend in Santa Barbara. They packed sodas, snacks and the latest award-winning movie to watch on the road. They also packed their surfboards and 1,000 songs for a perfect day on the beach. They downloaded their favorite video games so they could continue the match they started two weeks ago. The three friends are ready for a fun digital weekend under the sun.

Productivity while waiting at the embassy
Tony anticipates that he’ll be waiting for at least a few hours, mostly standing in line and maybe an open seat if he’s lucky. He’s not worried. He’ll be able to send a few emails, view presentations, listen to a webcast, and even work on some ideas for his sales pitch. Now that’s one productive day.

Accessing learning tools on a school field trip near Hong Kong
The kids are excited—today they’re on a field trip to the ocean! They make electronic notes of their observations, take digital photos and post them on Yahoo.com, do research on the Internet to find data related to their assignment, and then put together a presentation for their classmates. A fun-filled day of learning while harnessing technology to its fullest extent.