Laptopmag hasn’t wasted anytime simplifying what the new N450 means to the general public.  They provide a list of the 5 things you need to know.  Here’s a sampling from their site:

1. It’s Highly Integrated

The N450 is the first platform from Intel that integrates the graphics and memory controller in the processor. So instead of having three chips (CPU, chipset, I/O controller hub), it’s now down to two (CPU and chipset). This has myriad benefits for both netbook makers and owners, which we’ll explain.

2. Expect More Battery Life

Intel claims that the N450’s power consumption has decreased 20 percent over the previous generation. In our early tests, we’ve seen a marked improvement. For example, the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE’s six-cell battery lasted over 10.5 hours on a single charge, which is more than enough endurance for all-day computing. The earlier 1005HA had a very similar design, and lasted about 9 hours. When you add it up, you’re talking about an 18.4 percent increase, which is pretty much in line with Intel’s claims. What’s interesting about the N450 is that it could last about 4 to 5 hours on netbooks with three-cell batteries, allowing consumers to potentially get decent endurance without splurging for a six-cell netbook.

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