Intel has unveiled their roadmap at Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco. The first in the line is the Santa Rosa platform which will be refreshed in January 2008 and will be called "Santa Rosa Refresh". It'll come with the next generation 45nm high-k mobile processor (codenamed Penryn) and improved graphics capabilities. The refreshed platform will offer much better battery life and enhanced graphics capabilities to go with DirectX 10-based applications. The platform features Mobile Intel 965 Express chipset family, Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N network connection, Intel 82566MM and 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection, and optional Intel Turbo memory.

The firm is also planning Montevina processor technology with the new 45nm high-k Intel Penryn mobile processor and the next-generation chipset with DDR3 memory support. It features integrated Wi-Fi and WiMAX wireless technologies, support for HD-DVD/Blu-ray, and security features for the enterprise. It comes with approximately 40% smaller components and will be cranked in mid-2008.

In the first half of 2008, Menlow platform will see the day of light with Silverthorne chip (based on a new 45nm Hi-k low power microarchitecture) and a new chipset (codenamed Poulsbo) based on a ground-up single-chip design. The processor is small enough to fit inside a 74mm x 143mm sized motherboard, meaning small gizmos will be able to provide full Internet experience. According to the most hyperbole statement the Silverthorne draws 10x lower power compared to today’s lower-power processors.

In a few years company intents to release 45nm Moorestown platform which consists of a System on Chip (SOC) and a Communications Hub. For the non-geek type reader, the SOC integrates the CPU, graphics, video, and memory controller to a single chip. The Communications Hub provides I/O capabilities for storage, features, and wireless integration and the architecture allows for ultra low power operation. Intel claims power consumption of a Moorestown-based MID platform will be 10x lower compared to a Menlow-based platform.

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