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	Find out what happened when 100 computer enthusiasts 'test drove' Intel Pentium 4 processor-based PCs.

Innovation Starts Here
Twice a year, leading hardware and software developers and industry experts gather at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) to exchange ideas and gain an insight into the newest technologies, initiatives and product building blocks from Intel and more than 150 other technology companies.

At this year's forum February 25 28 in San Francisco 100 complimentary passes were offered to subscribers of the Intel Home Computing newsletter wanting to gain an insight into the emerging trends and advances that will shape their lives. Along with visiting numerous demonstrations and hearing top decision makers, these individuals were able to see the innovations emerging from the Intel Labs along with the 21st century version of hot rodding, PC modding.

To learn more about the spring and fall Intel Developer Forums, receive information on special offers, and keep current with the latest Intel technologies and initiatives, sign up for the Intel Home Computing newsletter.



	The same air that transmits data between cell phones, wireless devices and increasingly PCs is abuzz at IDF with talk of the latest wireless technologies. During his keynote address, Intel Chief Technology Officer Pat Gelsinger spoke of the many innovations being developed by the Intel Labs. One research area is the ability to incorporate radio functionality onto chips enabling devices equipped with these chips to broadcast messages back-and-forth. Learn more about the developments in wireless connectivity that were showcased at IDF including Intelligent Roaming and wireless local area networks (WLAN).

"Not-a-Fish Tank" by Troy Ervin

There are no rules for what constitutes a PC. For five designers known as PC modders who are showcasing their custom-built PCs at the Intel Developers Forum, a PC can be anything from a fish tank to an optical illusion.

Several of these designers were among 100 computer enthusiasts who were asked to preview the Intel® Pentium® 4 before it was made available to the public. Instead of using the processor in a home-based PC, they created their own, turning technology into art.

"The stability and reliability of the Pentium 4 processor lends itself to the radical, out-of-this-world PC designs that are being shown at IDF," commented Gabe Achanzar, who oversees Intel's relationship with the PC modder community.

"X-Gate" by Mark Weitz

The success of the Soviet space program was the inspiration for Anthony Stanley's "Supreme Soviet" PC. Dean Liou's "Invisible PC" appears to be in an empty case. Troy Ervin used a cardboard spool to make the chassis for his "Not-a-Fish Tank PC." Barry Collin's "Copperclad Case" PC is so hot that he added a cigarette lighter to the front of the case. And housed in an X-shaped chassis is "X-Gate" by Mark Weitz.

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