It’s no surprise that Dell’s recent leaks show Android playing a pivotal role. However, their association with the OS might expand to smartbooks too. A roadmap slide uncovered by guys at Androidcentral shows that couple of ARM powered smartbooks are destined for some time later this year or early 2011. The smartbooks are named […]
Samsung’s ARM Roadmap leaked
A 2009 document highlighting Samsung’s ARM processor plans has been leaked. Although Samsung has ARM chips integrated in the phones, it’s the netbook market Samsung is more interested in. According to the document, Samsung is bullish on ARM-based netbook solutions with Linux OS instead of the current combination of Intel and Windows. In fact, […]
ARM executive claims 50+ tablet PCs expected this year
We had expected a flurry of tablet PCs since the announcement of iPad but this is a huge figure. An ARM executive recently said that there could be more than 50 iPad-like products worldwide. ARM who makes chips for these devices also confirmed that consumers will see a few tablets from mobile carriers in […]
ARM creates 2GHz Dual-core Cortex-A9 processor
ARM-based chips are mostly used in consumer electronic devices that demand less processing power but today’s introduction of a dual-core Cortex-A9 processor is set to change that. ARM has unveiled the new processor that clocks 2GHz of speed while consuming only 1.9 watts of power. According to tests done by ARM, the new processor […]
Nokia also preparing ARM-based smartbook
This is straight off the rumorville and as most of the times Digitimes is the first to hear those whispers. Citing Taiwan-based handset makers, they’re reporting that in addition to the Intel-based Booklet 3G, Nokia is also planning to offer an ARM-based netbook better known as smartbooks. Compal Electronics and Foxconn are tipped to […]
LG licenses ARM solutions for Digital TVs
ARM already has a long list of licensees but LG’s agreement is a bit different because it will not use ARM to power mobile phones or smartbooks. Instead, they’ll use ARM technologies to power the next generation of Digital TVs. The integration of ARM CPU and GPU will be an important step for LG […]
Microsoft Windows won’t support ARM Smartbooks
Windows OS predominantly supports x86 architecture, so a denial from Microsoft to not support ARM processor based Smartbooks is not surprising. Steve Guggenheimer at the Computex said “For people who want a PC, albeit a different chipset, we don’t think those will work very well. We sort of learnt in the last year that […]
Freescale shows Smartbook concepts
Freescale Semiconductor is upbeat about ARM’s launch of Snapdragon for Smartbooks and the former has teamed up with Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to create some conceptual smartbooks that will also be exhibited at the Computex. Smartbooks are powered by ARM based processors which boast an all day battery life, instant-on and […]
ARM eyes 30 percent netbook market share by 2010
We have heard murmurs of ARM based netbooks and now its been confirmed that ARM will enter the netbook fray. Mike Inglis, VP, ARM told Reuters that it’s just the beginning and are eyeing to take about 30 percent of the market share by next year. Six ARM based models will make its way […]
HP contemplating ARM based netbooks
Don’t expect meaty details but according to Bloomberg, HP may launch an ARM based netbook soon. They are quoting HP’s Personal Systems VP, Todd Bradley who says that they are seriously considering it and also “the mini category is one that plays closely to ARM.” HP’s ARM stint somewhat hints at a possible Android […]