At this year's Comdex, Intel unveiled a new concept PC by the name of [url=http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/cv/index.htm]Hannacroix[/url], which is purely aimed at showcasing multiple forms of I/O technology such as Serial ATA, 802.11 and [url=http://www.everythingusb.com/usb2/faq.htm]USB 2.0[/url]. Among other things, this is Intel's way of pushing their favorite I/O technology - USB 2.0 - into the market. Partnering with Cypress Semiconductor and using NEC's USB 2.0 chipset, the Hannacroix concept PC provides 11, yes 11 USB 2.0 ports internally & externally. What could you possibly use all these ports for? Well, that's a good question. The reliability of sharing 11 devices among 480Mbps is a concern. Some USB host controllers have trouble sharing the bandwidth between a mouse & webcam, or a printer & keyboard, much less 11 high-speed devices. NEC and Intel have the reputation for building the most solid, reliable USB chipsets around, and compared to the USB solutions from companies such as SiS and VIA - who have a reputation for 'less than enjoyable' USB experiences, Intel may well push towards saturating users in USB 2.0 technology in the future. We all know that when Intel pushes, things move.Filed under
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