Intel intros dual-core netbook chip

Intel is attempting to squeeze a bit more oomph out of your average netbook, by releasing a dual-core Atom chip that's specifically aimed at low-power mini portables.  The Atom N550 is clocked at 1.5GHz, and also supports Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, meaning it can process up to four threads simultaneously. According to Intel, the new chip enables "a more responsive experience" than the single-core 1.66GHz Atom N450, without having to increase the size of...