“On-the-Go” A-Go-Go

At one point during Dadi Perlmutter’s presentation I looked around and saw about 20 netbooks in use just in the section I was sitting in, and it hit me… these things aren’t just cute – they’re for real. Then I immediately started comparing them online to make a smart purchase.

What started with the EeePC (for all intents and purposes people, seriously) has evolved into a breed of mobile computing that few thought was possible just a short time ago. Few, that is, except for leading architecture visionaries at Intel and the dreamers at the hardware manufacturers. For those that thought “eh, they’re cute, but can they…” the answer from Intel and others is a resounding “yes.”

Demonstrating the power of Quad-Core notebooks, the keynote brought in live, streaming video while playing 1080p HD content in the background – and didn’t skip a beat (or frame).

Now that the format war is over, users are going to want to watch their Blu-ray movies on their now-more-mobile-than-ever notebooks. Thanks to new architectures, users will be able to watch a 2-hour, hi-definition, Blu-ray movie on one charge – because having to look for an outlet just as The Notebook is getting good is just a downer.

Head over to the video to check out more from this great keynote and be sure to check out my showcase roundups for a look at some of the mobility-focused products on this year’s show floor.