After scrapping its Larrabee graphics processor, Intel has now decided to switch its focus to a different generation of graphics cards. The new card will be added to a laptop's CPU instead of standing alone as a separate component. Consumers have already shown a preference for Intel's lower priced graphics options, so this new line of cards will likely be favored over those of other manufacturers. "Pine Trail" will be the first line of graphics cards to make use of this advancement. It will likely be unveiled in late December. "Pine Trail" will be immediately followed by the "Arrandale" line, which will be displayed to the public next month.
More efficient transcoding of video files from PC to iPod format and the ability to use DirectX-11 multimedia acceleration technology, each on Windows 7, are features that will be supported by the card later on in its production. Intel assures that this does not signify the end for advancements on its more traditional graphics technologies.
Via Cnet
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