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2008-03-28
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Originally Posted by igor
I have absolutely no technical knowledge when it comes to processor models, you know these things much better than I do.
OMAP is no x86
I just meant the general push towards processors being as fast as possible isn't the whole picture, as mobile devices have size and battery considerations as well.For example if they could make something that worked like the N810 but in an ultra-slim ultra-small package with the same size screen but no border around it, I bet that would increase sales more than a processor upgrade. Small size would have appeal even to non-technical people and casual users, and it would make the tablet far more "sexy" even if it didn't actually add any functionality.
Last edited by krisse; 2008-03-28 at 22:22.
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2008-03-28
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Originally Posted by sachin007
As the General has already posted, Texrat has previously confirmed that, as much as that smirking rat ever confirms anything. Texrat has also previously made clear that the WiMAX tablet wouldn't bring any real surprises. The following tablet though, he felt would forcibly remove our stockings.
...which i think hints at the cpu upgrade coming with the omap3 chips.
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2008-03-28
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#44
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Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles
You mean like this (and following)?
If CPUs only got more powerful at the cost of power usage, then we'd need small nuclear reactors to run modern machines at the power efficiencies of 70s "PCs".
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2008-03-28
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#45
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Originally Posted by krisse
That's not generally true. What i meant saying that OMAP is no x86 is that Intel has generated this false idea that running a processor at high frequency _has_ to turn it into a small stove. Of course there are heat problems, but certain architectures are much better suited than others to deal with them. OMAP3 for example is highly partitioned and provides a good granularity for switching off or at least keeping in clock stop mode those modules that are not actively used.
I have absolutely no technical knowledge when it comes to processor models, you know these things much better than I do.
Originally Posted by krisse
Well, unless olographic displays or head-mounted displays become common, a large screen is still necessary to comfortably browse the net. Same goes for the keyboard. It can be done, but then the definition of internet tablet would hardly apply.
For example if they could make something that worked like the N810 but in an ultra-slim ultra-small package with the same size screen but no border around it, I bet that would increase sales more than a processor upgrade. Small size would have appeal even to non-technical people and casual users, and it would make the tablet far more "sexy" even if it didn't actually add any functionality.
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2008-03-28
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#46
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Originally Posted by igor
All I meant was that higher processor speeds mean more power consumption. If you can slow the processor down, the battery will last longer, which is how some mobile phones manage to save a lot of power.
That's not generally true. What i meant saying that OMAP is no x86 is that Intel has generated this false idea that running a processor at high frequency _has_ to turn it into a small stove.
I wasn't trying to start a serious debate as I'm really not qualified to discuss processors, I was just trying to raise the points about battery life and physical size being just as important as speed and perhaps more so.
a large screen is still necessary to comfortably browse the net.
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2008-03-28
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#47
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Originally Posted by sjgadsby
Indeed. I recommend not wearing any.
The following tablet though, he felt would forcibly remove our stockings.
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2008-03-28
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Originally Posted by Texrat
When? is the question. But dont bother i know you cant answer that.
Indeed. I recommend not wearing any.
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2008-03-28
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#49
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Some border around the screen is necessary, as I don't want my screen being broken. Bezels FTW!
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2008-03-28
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I think everybody already knows it, but I found this in the description of OMAP3:
Software-compatible with OMAP™ 2 processors
Does it mean the transition to the next generarion tablet is gonna be a lot easier than N770 - N8xx?
Software-compatible with OMAP™ 2 processors
Does it mean the transition to the next generarion tablet is gonna be a lot easier than N770 - N8xx?
I never said that.
I am getting out of the teasing business. It doesn't pay, the hours are long, and people guess funny.
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