Intel Atom x3 goes to Manila

[Pawan Fangaria]

Cherry Mobile in Manila, Philippines launched MAIA series tablets and smartphones powered by Intel Atom x3 processor.

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The MAIA Fone i4 having Atom x3 1Ghz 64-bit processor, Android Kitkat 4.4 OS, 4" screen, 4GB internal memory expandable to 64GB via microSD card, and dual sim slots is priced at ~$50.

The MAIA Pad, 7" tablet has Android KitKat 4.4.4 operating system, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD, USB OTG, and other connection options with its Dual-SIM and HSPA+ capabilities.

More details here. Does that provide Intel mobile to spread wings in more countries?

 

[astilo]

Does that provide Intel mobile to spread wings in more countries?

Maybe, but at wich cost? That chip is built at 28nm by TSMC, I do not see a real benefit for the Intel business at the moment.

 

[Pawan Fangaria]

Not from profit angle, but it can provide them a good handle in emerging mobile markets, I guess.

 

[cederstroem]

To me this seems as if Intel is accepting that it is the AMD of mobile, must be a tough self-realization to experience.