Practically any mobile device with Wi-Fi is a MID (Mobile Internet Device). Even some big and klunky gaming laptop with next to no battery life is a MID. But with the recent launch of the Apple iPhone and its integrated Wi-Fi, the demand for mobile Internet browsing has surged. Say good-bye to that lame browser on your cell and tune into this.



It's basically bragging rights for Intel with the customary attached verbiage of "next quarter" and "coming-soon" tossed in. This futuristic looking iPhone like cell does look tempting. Though there's no real specs to be had it appears that this prototype could be a (very small) threat to the iPhone. Or perhaps it could become the 'Gotta Have it!' remote control.

But what's even more tempting is the McCaslin chip inside.



Based on a 45nm process, the McCaslin chips are intended solely for the mobile market. With two iterations thus far (600MHz and 800MHz) of the upcoming Stealey chip, low power consumption seems to be the name of the game. Supposedly, the above prototype phone will run for 24 hours straight on a single charge. Is that at idle or under load? Intel didn't say.

All this in response to VIA (the former chipset manufacturer) and their C7M small form factor chip. That mobile processor has become quite popular with the likes of Samsung. In fact, the VIA C7M runs faster (1.0GHz to 1.5GHz) that what Intel is hinting at for McCaslin. But it's been said that the McCaslin chips also boast some impressive I/O's such as GPS, 3G, and DTV with Wi-Fi and WiMAX integrated.

So, don't expect any new Intel McCaslin toys just yet, their not due out until around 2010. Still, heaps of potential to be had for smaller, more fuel efficient mobile processors.