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MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain \u2013 Feb. 16, 2009 \u2013 LG Electronics (LG) and Intel Corporation today announced a collaboration arund mobile Internet devices (MIDs) based on Intel\u2019s next-generation MID hardware platform, codenamed \u201cMoorestown,\u201d and Linux-based Moblin v2.0 software platform. The LG device is expected to be one of the first Moorestown designs to market.<\/p>\n
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LG and Intel\u2019s common goal is to unleash rich Internet experiences across a range of mobile devices while delivering the functionality of today\u2019s high-end smart phones. The collaboration on the new design extends a close working relationship the two companies have enjoyed across their respective mobile product lines, which now spans the notebook, netbook and MID categories.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe MID segment will drive growth at LG Electronics. We chose Intel\u2019s next-generation Moorestown platform and Moblin-based OS to pursue this segment because of the high performance and Internet compatibility this brings to our service provider customers,\u201d said Jung Jun Lee, executive vice president of LG Electronics and head of its Mobile Communications Business Division. \u201cThe collaboration with Intel on the MID platform has been valuable and further extends our longstanding relationship. Our efforts are well on track and we look forward to bringing the MID to market.\u201d<\/p>\n
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LG launched a netbook, based on the Intel\u00ae Atom\u2122 processor, in the fourth quarter of 2008, and has been supplying the mobile companion device to carriers and retailers worldwide. LG also continues to ship notebooks based on the Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 processor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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MIDs represent an emerging growth category in the industry and are designed to bring a rich, interactive, PC-like Internet experience in pocketable devices. The experience on a MID will help usher in the many new Internet trends performed predominantly on a PC to mobile devices.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMoorestown\u201d is the codename for Intel\u2019s second-generation MID platform, which consists of a System on Chip (codenamed \u201cLincroft\u201d) that integrates a 45nm Intel\u00ae Atom\u2122 processor core, graphics, video and memory controller. The platform also includes an input\/output (I\/O) hub, codenamed \u201cLangwell,\u201d that includes a range of I\/O blocks and supports wireless solutions.<\/p>\n
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Intel\u2019s \u201cMoorestown\u201d-based MIDs are expected to reduce idle power consumption by a factor of greater than 10 versus today\u2019s Intel Atom processor-based MIDs. Additionally, the Moorestown platform will be accompanied by a newer Moblin software version, Moblin v2.0, that is based on the Linux operating system. This software is designed specifically to deliver a great PC-like Internet experience while also supporting cell phone voice capabilities. The \u201cMoorestown\u201d platform is expected to come to market by 2010.<\/p>\n
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\u201cLG Electronics makes some of the most innovative computers and smart phones in the world and is known to be a leading-edge player in every market segment they serve,\u201d said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel Corporation senior vice president and general manager of the company\u2019s Ultra Mobility Group. \u201cWe look forward to providing them some fantastic Intel products that will deliver the best Internet experience while dramatically reducing power \u2013contributing to the development of ultra sleek devices that offer superb battery life.\u201d<\/p>\n
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In order to offer a variety of network connections and Internet access, LG is also working with Ericsson to bring 3G network capability to its planned MID. This is an extension of the existing collaboration between the companies. LG has been supplying notebooks and netbooks with mobile broadband modules from Ericsson since the third quarter of 2008.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe are glad that LG Electronics has chosen Ericsson to provide 3G capabilities in its Intel-based MID. We are working with LG and Intel to deliver industry-leading 3G capabilities on the Moorestown MID,\u201d said Mats Norin, vice president and head of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules. \u201cEricsson\u2019s unparalleled relationships with global service providers will be instrumental as we define plans with LG to take this MID to market across multiple geographies around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
–\u00a0LG\u2019s Focus on Data and Voice Devices Complements Existing Strong Relationship Around Notebooks and Netbooks – MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain \u2013 Feb. 16, 2009 \u2013 LG Electronics (LG) and Intel Corporation today announced a collaboration arund mobile Internet devices (MIDs) based on Intel\u2019s next-generation MID hardware platform, codenamed \u201cMoorestown,\u201d and Linux-based Moblin v2.0 software<\/p>\n