Can Intel take over tablets and smartphones with its new mobile chips?

Intel has announced its Atom Z6 chips, which will be used to power smartphones and tablets. We discuss the impact on the PC and mobile markets.

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Intel makes its smartphone move with latest Atom, but faces crowded field (ZDNet)
• Intel launches chip for smartphones, tablets (CNET)
• Intel Atom Z6 chips focus on smartphone/tablet power and efficiency (ZDNet)

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