Intel Blurs Line Between Desktop and Notebook

Intel plans to unveil next week a prototype consumer portable computer that blurs the line between desktops and notebooks by shedding the traditional clamshell laptop design.

The prototype, which acts like an all-in-one desktop, will be one of three models unveiled at Intel's annual spring developer conference in San Francisco. Two concept business notebooks will also be unveiled. Collectively, the machines are known as Florence.