Intel announces new breakthrough PC technology

Written by Waning Gibbous

Saturday, 12 November 2005

Intel Corp (NSDQ: INTC) today announced the pending release of a highly un-anticipated technology in its PC system platform roadmap. Dubbed by PR representatives as a “breakthrough” engineering marvel, the US tech market was astounded by its radical departure from traditional consumer and enterprise technologies.

Christened by its pre-release codename “Python Inside” – (an official marketing alias has yet to be determined) – Intel marketing executives gushed about the potential of the new technology.

“Forget Samuel L Jackson’s new movie ‘Snakes on a Plane’” gushed an Intel representative, “this is the real thing”. “Never before has home computing and nature worked together with such synergy. This is truly a revolution for both your typical PC consumer, small businesses and large enterprises alike. The repercussions of this new technology will be felt for years and years, well into the 21st century”.

So just what are the benefits of “Python Inside”? Based on a careful examination of Intel’s newly released tech white-papers, we can offer these insights, however as with all new technologies, the real proof will come when the product hits the commercial market some time in Q1 2006.

Increased performance:

Apparently the python’s scales add a “dynamic electro-magnetic flux” which improves overall CPU performance. While initial figures are sketchy, the average CPU could potentially expect clock speed gains of anywhere from 10%-25%.

More efficient cooling:

“As we all know, pythons are cold blooded animals and therefore they help to radically improve the dispersion and absorption of the heat produced by a typical CPU. This in turn allows CPU frequencies to be ramped up without the need for extra heat-sinks or cooling apparatus”, an Intel engineer said. Given Intel’s increasing troubles with heat from its latest line of Pentium chips, this benefit could prove a godsend. Presumably, system stability will also be given a boost.

Better security:

According to Intel’s whitepapers, controlled trials showed marked improvements in security for python-equipped desktop PCs. Nine times out of ten, potential intruders and computer thieves avoided getting in close proximity to the out-fitted PCs. What the white-paper did not go into great detail with however, was the apparent “increase” in computing related “mishaps and slight injuries” for trusted owners. Intel has refused to elaborate on just what statistics these statements refer to.

Daniel Green, an analyst at TechData Ltd, noted that the improved security would especially appeal to enterprise customers: “For years big business has clamored for improved hardware and data security, perhaps this breakthrough is just what the doctor ordered, literally.” Mr. Green did note that “perhaps this could also be an issue in regard to occupational health and safety issues, but the jury is still out on just what negative implications “Python Inside” could have”.

Regardless of the hype, Intel’s “Python Inside” technology has certainly got the IT world talking. Whether the hype lives up to real-world expectations remains to be seen, but whatever the outcome, Intel has literally shed its conservative technology roadmap with this exciting new development.

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