Gallery: Intel's new Atom promises better netbooks

Intel upgrades a new Atom chip for netbooks that will integrate graphics with the CPU for the first time. Will Intel set off another netbook boom? Or will it set off the FTC which is suing Intel for attempting to cut off rivals in the graphics chip market. Read more what Larry Dignan has to say about Intel's new Atom Pinetrail chip.

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Here's a wafer shot of the Intel Atom N450 chip.

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Another shot of the Pinetrail wafer.

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Here's the Intel Atom Processor D510 (dual core, for desktop).

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The Intel Atom Processor N450 for netbooks.

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The Asus 1005PE netbook.

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The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook.

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The MSI U135 netbook in red.

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This chart shows how Intel's new Atom Pinetrail chip compares with the model it is replacing. The key is the chip's graphics capabilities.

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Intel is banking on steady growth for netbooks.

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