HP demos Snapdragon-powered Android smartbook prototype
January 7, 2010 at 12:39 pm
HP is showing off a new concept smartbook over at CES in Las Vegas. The smartbook is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon (QSD8250) chipset and is loaded up with the Android operating system. It also has a 10-inch resistive touchscreen display
As with other smartbooks it has 3G and WiFi for always-on connectivity. In terms of exterior, this is no Lenovo Skylight, not a surprise given it’s a prototype. The chassis used looks almost the same as the current HP Mini netbooks. There are no other details for now, but check out some hands-on videos after the break.
Via Engadget, JKKMobile, Laptop Mag, Liliputing and NetbookNews.
January 15th, 2010 2:23 PM
While ARM Holding is going up and Intel Corporation is moving down, I therefore have no doubt who will end up being a clear winner in the race to become no.1 micro chip producer in the years to come.
ARM with it ARM7 and ARM9 processor can easily take on Intel Atom for many reasons, firstly ARM7 and ARM9 consume less power and have longer standby times the Intel Atom processor. Secondly the ARM7 and ARM9 is much smaller in size then the Intel Atom, this will reduce cost for hardware vendors.
ARM Holding to date powers more then 95% of the smart phones, such as Nokia N7 Mini and iPhone, Blackberry and host of other communication devices such as TV Music player and set-top boxes.
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http://www.pricelooker.co.uk