Intel will support the development of China's mobile TV standard CMMB (China mobile multimedia broadcasting) by supporting MID (mobile Internet device) and UMPC (ultra mobile PC) platform products supporting CMMB technology, according to sources in the Taiwan handset industry.

In line with Intel's move, a number of IT makers, including Asustek Computer, Lenovo, Haier, Samsung Electronics and Fujitsu, are reportedly planning to launch CMMB-compatible MID or UMPC products, the sources indicated.

The upcoming CMMB-compatible MID/UMPC devices will feature a display ranging from 6- to 10-inch sizes and run on either Windows Mobile or Linux operating systems, the sources noted.

The development of CMMB MID and UMPC products follows the steps that have taken by Dopod, Samsung and Motorola in the development of CMMB-compatible handsets, pointed out the sources.

Source:DIGITIMES