One of the best online resources for information on Intel's upcoming technology is the IDF (Intel Developer Forum) website, which can be accessed via Intel.com. Here's the link to a page where you can find webcasts of all the keynotes and some of the key technology forums:

http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/events/idffall_2008/video.htm?iid=idf_home+day1key

In particular you should check out the Technology Insights webcast by Rajesh Kumar on Intel's next generation micro-architecture, code named "Nehalem". This is an excellent, easy to follow description of the key advances made in the areas of performance and energy efficiency, as well as the balance between the two. The topics covered include:

• Increasing memory bandwidth (>3X) and reducing memory latency (40% improvement)

• Simultaneous Multithreading to get 20-30% performance increase with a 5% power increase

• A modular architecture to fit many markets and workloads

• Integrated power gates that drastically reduce switching and leakage power

• Low power and low voltage technology

You'll also find webcasts from the top execs in the company including Pat Gelsinger, CIO Justin Rattner and Renee James, the head of the Software and Solutions Group.

It's like getting a free trip to IDF, except you don't get to voucher for your meals