Thread: Might the next tablet be a dual-core device?
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attila77 is offline attila77
2010-02-01 , 12:24
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Originally Posted by cashclientel View Post
Aren't dual core chips more efficient for power usage?
Edit: Especially for concurrent operating systems with lots of multitasking.
Kindasorta. They make sense only if your application is actually able to run in parallel threads, otherwise it will give you just UI snappiness (which, while good for user experience, results in more power draw).
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