Just as Intel's processors are essential to the PC but are unseen, Intel's influence on the PCs evolution is hidden from consumers but impactful nonetheless.
Microsoft's and Intel's symbiotic role in the PC market earned them the moniker "Wintel." Thinking about Microsoft's Windows PCs provokes thoughts of the company whose processors have powered millions of PCs over the years. The "Intel Inside" marketing slogan once conveyed confidence to users that an industry leader's processors powered their PC.
Given Intel's dependency on the PC, the company has a vested interest in the industry's direction. If the PC market dips, which it has, Intel takes a hit. The converse is also true. Despite the company's sensitivity to shifts in the PC space, however, it is not a passive participant by any means.
For years Intel has been proactive in envisioning PC use cases and designing concept devices to inspire PC makers to build PCs for those scenarios. The response OEMs have had to this guidance influenced PC designs we've seen in the past, have today and will likely see in the future.
Intel's 7.9-inch Tiger Rapids Windows PC with one full HD LCD and one electronic paper display (EPD) is an Intel concept that fits within that paradigm. Unfortunately, this dual screen pocket PC is for OEMs, not consumers. Still, just as with its other concept's, Intel hopes OEMs will bring their take on this LCD/EPD dual screen device to market.
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