Powerful and portable
The Intel® Atom™ processor is designed to keep you moving, whether it’s in a smartphone, embedded application, tablet or microserver.A tablet that moves as fast as you do
Tablets featuring the Intel® Atom™ processor are power optimized to keep up with you and not slow you down, and allow you to listen, watch and play without worrying about battery life. Enjoy speedy web browsing, super-responsive apps, and seamless downloads. Easily create and share full HD-quality video with super-smooth playback. Your tablet becomes a personal theater you can take with you anywhere.Intel® Atom™ processor-powered device lasts longer. Enjoy longer battery life on a tablet, enough for anything the day throws at you.
Performance characteristics and compact size makes it an ideal for embedded uses—like televisions, interactive kiosks, and point-of-sale terminals.
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