Simultaneously, Intel is engaged in a war of words with the One Laptop Per Child project, which is also attempting to sell computers to poor countries.
Intel is working on a new low-power microprocessor apparently designed to run basic laptops in to be sold in developing areas of the world. However, the company is talking very little about it.
"We are not discussing the timing or the specifications of the Diamondville product yet. The target market will be emerging markets." Connie Brown, a spokesperson with Intel's media relations team, told TechNewsWorld. "
