INTEL TO DISCONTINUE Z-SERIES ATOM PROCESSORS FOR NETBOOKS

According to media reports, Intel has stopped accepting orders for its Z-series Atom processors. Originally meant for use in the Mobile Internet Devices (MID), the Z-series processors are now commonly used in netbooks like Eee PC T91, Sony VAIO P and Dell Mini 12. Intel plans to completely stop the supply of Z-series chips to netbook manufacturers by the end of this year. The chipmaker will still