Apple’s MacBook Neo shook up the laptop market, putting pressure on both Windows makers and Intel. In response, Intel is rolling out Project Firefly, an effort to deliver more affordable laptops powered by its new Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” CPUs. The approach borrows from the smartphone industry, using standardized parts and modular designs to lower costs and speed up production. The first Firefly laptop will be the Lenovo Lecoo Air 14, with over 70 designs expected in the first wave. Intel’s reference design shows a slim 11mm profile with a clean look, highlighting the project’s focus on efficiency and portability. Intel says performance is competitive. The mid-range Core 5 320 CPU reportedly scores 21 percent higher in PassMark than… Read More
Intel’s Project Firefly takes aim at Apple’s MacBook Neo
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