Samsung and Intel unveiled a brand-new laptop, or perhaps a tablet. Additionally, Intel CEO Gelsinger introduces the company’s newest Raptor Lake chips.
Another innovative PC design from Intel and Samsung features a “slidable” device with a screen that expands to a considerably bigger size when you pull the edge.
The sliding computer resembled a tablet more because it was keyboard-less. But it was more laptop-sized, with a screen diagonal ranging from 13 to 17 inches. At the Intel Innovation conference, where the firm also unveiled its new 13th Generation Core processors, Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger and J.S. Choi, head of Samsung’s display division, demonstrated the product on Tuesday.
According to Gelsinger, a slidable PC gadget will meet demands for both portability and a huge screen. It serves as an illustration of the potential of OLED display technology mounted on a flexible plastic substrate.
The development of the slidable PC concept into a finished product is unknown, let alone when. The design, however, demonstrates how the PC industry is constantly experimenting with new technology to go beyond the limitations of conventional clamshell laptops with a keyboard and screen attached by a hinge. Other examples include the ThinkPad X1 Fold, which has a folding screen, and laptops with screens that fully hinge back to transform the device into a tablet.
Complexity and dependability problems are made more difficult by moving elements and flexible components. Costs rise as well, which is problematic given the declining PC market. Michelle Johnston Holthaus, president of Intel’s PC chip group, noted during the conference that innovative designs can find a market and that luxury PCs are performing better than cheap PCs.
Samsung showcased a slidable phone screen along with other innovative innovations earlier this year.
Despite lacking a keyboard, the sliding PC prototype may eventually include one, for instance by folding out from underneath, according to Holthaus.
Processors from Raptor Lake, welcome!
Additionally at the occasion, Gelsinger displayed the brand-new Raptor Lake CPUs that would be available starting on October 20. The processors quadruple the number of CPU cores devoted to running lower priority tasks more effectively while speeding up the CPU cores dedicated to high priority operations.
The new CPUs have clocks that run as quickly as 5.8GHz, but they also consume more power in desktop computers. In 2023, expect improvements: Early in the next year, “we’ll deliver a [model] that for the first time ever hits 6 gigahertz out of the box,” Gelsinger said, adding that Intel will only distribute it in a small number of units.
Intel’s future depends on PC CPUs, but the business is up against stiff competition. The dominance of Intel has been weakened by AMD, especially in the market for high-end gaming PCs, and AMD’s Ryzen 7000 range promises a big speed gain.
Another obstacle for Intel is Apple, which replaced Intel’s M1 and M2 CPUs in its Mac laptops and desktops.
“They have a strong position and are a fierce rival. Our objective is to create a component that is just as good, “added Holthaus. Future product generations will unquestionably compete with Apple in terms of performance per watt, according to this statement.
