Viiv
Viiv is a trademark of Intel . In long form, Intel speaks of Intel Viiv Technology .
Surname
The pronounced [ wɐɪf ] word stands for vitality ( joy of life ) and vibrancy (liveliness). Since the beginning of 2006, the corresponding logo has identified a new platform for “living room” PCs . The concept is similar to Intel's Centrino and is also to be developed into a strong brand.
application
Viiv-based PCs are supplied with Microsoft Windows Media Center and a remote control. The platform also includes a dual-core processor produced by Intel ( Pentium D , Core Duo , Pentium Extreme Edition , Core 2 Duo , Core 2 Extreme or Core 2 Quad ), an Intel chipset , at least 5.1 surround sound and a wired network connection Intel also explicitly recommends that hardware manufacturers incorporate an a / b / g WLAN interface.
In addition, Viiv PCs should support the so-called Intel Quick Resume Technology , i. H. a kind of standby mode (the standby mode S4), in which the Viiv system can be switched on and off within seconds even with a remote control. In this "standby" mode, however, the computer runs e.g. B. for the purpose of video recordings or as a data server, only the video and audio outputs are switched off. The so-called Intel Matrix Storage Technology , which addresses the controller and storage medium, is also mandatory. The controller must " RAID ready" be the long-term storage medium (usually a SATA - HDD ) must NCQ support.
In summary, Viiv is a compilation of various features:
- Windows XP Media Center Edition or Windows Vista Home Premium / Ultimate
- remote control
- a processor from the dual-core family
- special chipset with additional properties
In mid-December 2007, Intel announced that it would largely give up its commitment to the Viiv platform.
Viiv successor system
For the Viiv concept, which according to Intel failed, a chip called CE31xx (code name “Canmore”) should be built into already known home electronics devices and enable web and multimedia applications there. The chip was intended to be an extension for entertainment electronics to include PC functionality. However, there was no success in the market.
literature
- Christof Windeck: Clever thinking. Intel's Viiv strategy backlit . In: c't . No. 3 , 2006, p. 30–31 ( Cleverly thought Intel's Viiv strategy backlit ( Memento from February 10, 2006 in the Internet Archive )).
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.pcwelt.de/start/computer/prozessor/news/142218/ PCWELT from January 8, 2008
- ↑ http://www.digitalfernsehen.de/news/news_247206.html Digitalfernsehen from January 17, 2008
- ↑ https://www.computerbase.de/2008-01/intel-idas-system-on-chip-canmore-in-aktion/ Intel shows system-on-chip "Canmore" in action
- ↑ https://www.anandtech.com/show/4029/the-boxee-box-review/3 AnandTech: The Boxee Box Review