AOpen Releases Core Duo To The Desktop

Intel's Platform Power Roadmap

Form Factor Roadmap

Finally, there seems to be some future for the BTX forma factor. According to what Intel is presenting today, the MicroBTX version is to become the dominant standard for small form factor computers for business and lifestyle applications. New, smaller formats are going to increasingly replace conventional tower, midi tower and desktop chassis solutions, because ongoing integration means that fewer and fewer components need to be added. At the same type, current mini or small form factor PCs are likely to remain with proprietary solutions, which AOpen calls Mobile on Desktop (MoDT).

Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.