ARM hints at Cortex-based netbooks - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 24th Oct 2008, 09:03

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/10...sed-netbooks/1

UK processor maker ARM has hinted strongly at a desire to move the Cortex A8 and A9 processor ranges out of smartphones and into netbooks.

Jokkocze · 24th Oct 2008, 09:46

Competition is always nice. Pushes the shiet forward

Cthippo · 25th Oct 2008, 00:42

Is it just me or does it seem like all the action in processors right now is in the very small and limited? It seems like CPU makers have realized that pretty much nobody needs OMGWTFBBQ super 8-zillion core CPUs to play solitare, check email, and use MS office.

docodine · 25th Oct 2008, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Cthippo

Is it just me or does it seem like all the action in processors right now is in the very small and limited? It seems like CPU makers have realized that pretty much nobody needs OMGWTFBBQ super 8-zillion core CPUs to play solitare, check email, and use MS office.

Unless if you're using the Solitaire mod for the Crytek 2 engine, of course.

Well, hopefully these small processors will soon be comparable to the desktop ones, with all the advancements they've made so far.

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25th Oct 2008, 00:42	#3
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,475	Is it just me or does it seem like all the action in processors right now is in the very small and limited? It seems like CPU makers have realized that pretty much nobody needs OMGWTFBBQ super 8-zillion core CPUs to play solitare, check email, and use MS office. __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.