Intel Unveils App Store for Netbook Computers

Intel has launched a beta version of its software application (app) store -- the Intel AppUpSM center -- for netbook computers. The first apps are now available for free download or purchase by visiting www.intelappup.com, where consumers can find the store. Four other Intel industry partners – Acer, Asus, Dell and Samsung -- also announced store collaboration and plans.

"The Intel AppUpSM center offers netbook users quick and easy access to applications specifically tailored to their mobile lifestyle," said Renee James, corporate vice president and general manager, Intel Software and Services Group. "Our store does the work of aggregating, categorizing and validating applications so consumers can shop, collect and install from one easy source. With today's kickoff of our beta store, both developers and consumers will be able to take advantage of the rapid expansion of this new category of computing as the stores continually add apps."


The first apps are now available for immediate free download or purchase. These apps cover education, entertainment, games, health, social networking and other categories. A sampling includes Arnold Palmer Golf, Boxee, Wikihow and Yoono.

The beta store will host applications for both the Microsoft Windows and the open source Moblin™-based operating systems, the first operating systems to target the popular netbook computer category powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor.

Over time, Intel and its partners expect to expand the stores to include applications for the large categories of handheld CE devices, smartphones, consumer electronic appliances, TVs and other devices based on future Intel processor families.