Intel has begun promoting its adaptive all-in-one PC concept in the upstream supply chain recently, hoping the devices can boost all-in-one PC sales in 2013 to a volume triple of those in 2008, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
The adaptive all-in-one PCs share a similar industrial design as a standard all-in-one PCs, but have an internal battery, letting users carry them around. The devices also feature high-end specifications and a large-size touch panel to allow interactions between multiple users for gaming or art.
Intel suggested that the new adaptive all-in-one PCs should feature a size between 18.4- to 27-inch and add an on-board battery. The devices will also need to feature an industrial design to allow it to lay completely flat.
For 2013, Intel's adaptive all-in-one PC designs also suggest adoption of magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis, PMMA touch panels and high-density li-poly batteries. At the end of 2013, the design reference will change to a high-resolution display and compound materials-based parts.
As for the devices' motherboard, Intel is mainly pushing its Thin Mini-ITX form factor, and motherboard makers including ASRock, Gigabyte Technology, Elitegroup Computer System(ECS) and China-based Wibtek, have already prepared several models for supply.
There are already several existing adaptive all-in-one PCs that meet Intel's suggestions including the Sony VIAO Tap 20, Dell XPS 18 and Lenovo Horizon Tablet PC.
Source: DigiTimes
