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25mm? Wow. That's huge.

Mar 03, 08 - 11:20 am Comment from: Thorin

You beat me to it. lol

That is of course if 25 mm is in reference to the transistor size. But since 25 mm is in reference ti the actual processor size that isn't bad. I think these are built on 45nm technology.

"Intel believes Atom will serve to meet demand for a new category of low-cost, Internet-centric mobile computing devices dubbed "netbooks" and basic Internet-centric desktop PCs dubbed "nettops," which are expected to grow in popularity substantially over the next several years."

Really? This is the first I've read about "netbooks" and "nettops". Who is writing software for these new devices? How are these new devices to be used? "Grow in popularity"? What machines purchased today meet the current definitions for "netbooks" and "nettops"?

I think that the 25mm size is including the connectors. If that is the case, you can see an iPod Touch sized device running Intel native Leopard, Office, etc. RIM will be in the dust bin shortly afterward.

Mar 03, 08 - 12:09 pm Comment from: shen

"Really? This is the first I've read about "netbooks" and "nettops". Who is writing software for these new devices? How are these new devices to be used? "Grow in popularity"? What machines purchased today meet the current definitions for "netbooks" and "nettops"?"

lol!

or at least i assume you are being sarcastic......?

now we just need my 7 inch touch screen cross between the iPod touch and the MBA and i will be happy!

come on steve, i want it announced on the 6th!

Here is a picture of one compared to a penny:

http://www.tgdaily.com/images/stories/article_images/intel/silverthorne_425.jpg

If that is 25mm, then that is big penny.

Mar 03, 08 - 12:39 pm Comment from: dab2

if they meant 25 square mm. then that would explain the penny. 5mmx5mm is tiny.

Mar 03, 08 - 01:11 pm Comment from: Demon

Someone missed the square
It's 25 mm² (25 mm square or 5 mm by 5mm)

Mar 03, 08 - 01:22 pm Comment from: Zune Tang®

I can't help but be excited to see how Microsoft will adapt their characteristic light and efficient software to these new low power processors. Think Windows Mobile running for days without a recharge and using mobile Word and Excel for hours on end. Swwweeeeeeeeet!

Apple's super bloated 30-year old Unix on one of these processors is a laughable idea. Whatever.

Your potential. Our passion.™

Mar 03, 08 - 02:21 pm Comment from: LordRobin

Zune Tang: MDN's pet attention whore. It's been over a year since he was funny.

------RM

Skynet lives...the machines are indeed taking over...

Mar 03, 08 - 08:43 pm Comment from: DanDrums

@ Guy B. Jones

Yay that would be so cool.

Suck on that, MAC Dorks. LOL.