processors

Qualcomm has announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft on the next version of Windows. The coming line of Snapdragon MSM8960 processors with integrated 3G/LTE modems will be designed from the ground up to run Windows 8. Qualcomm will offer processors in dual-core and quad-core versions...

Microsoft'z zippy touch-suitable Windows 8 will be compatible with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors, including the MSM8960 chip, the company confirmed. Expect the other old favorites to throw their hats in the ring shortly, too. [ PRNewswire ] More*» Source: Yahoo! News

Tablet PCs that adopt Windows 8 and ARM-based processor are expected to appear by the end of 2011, but due to the platform lack of system performance, the platform will be mainly used for targeting the tablet PC market, according to sources from notebook players. Source: Yahoo! News

Here's what would make the next generation of Windows based on ARM processors a game changer. Source: Yahoo! News

There may not be four versions of Windows 8 for ARM system-on-a-chip processors that are incapable of running legacy Windows apps after all. Microsoft has rebutted recent statements about Windows 8 running on ARM processors made by Intel's senior vice president and general manager of its...

Microsoft has slammed claims by Intel's Renée James that Microsoft will develop four different versions of Windows 8 for devices with ARM processors as "factually inaccurate and unfortunately misleading". Link Removed

Microsoft will make at least four different versions of Windows 8 for devices with ARM processors, but you won't be running older Windows apps on any them, according to an Intel executive. Link Removed

Microsoft's move to put Windows on ARM processors will result in a fragmented set of four environments, none of which will run legacy PC Windows apps, says Intel executives. Link Removed

Microsoft will make at least four different versions of Windows 8 for devices with ARM processors, but you won't be running older Windows apps on any them, according to an Intel executive. Renee James, Intel's senior vice president and general manager of Software and Services Group, also...

The head of Intel's software business says Microsoft plans multiple versions of Windows for ARM processors...and none will run existing Windows software. Source: Yahoo! News

Watch out Intel and AMD, power efficient ARM processors will soon be able to run Windows Link Removed

If you haven't upgraded to a smartphone running Qualcomm's 1 gigahertz Snapdragon processors yet, there's no rush. Source: Yahoo! News

To AMD or not to AMD? That is the question. Many IT pros who remember AMD's past offerings continue to shy away from leaning towards the big A, while others have embraced their new, more affordable CPU designs. For instance, AMD was selling a three core processor some time ago. It was later...

CES 2011: Whats New in PC Components - PCWorld Link Removed The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) isn't just all tablet, cameras, and laptops; there's plenty of news for the PC component geek, too, ranging from tiny flash drives that pack a lot of heat to the hand-held gaming console...

Here is the AMD TL-56 specs: Link Removed - Invalid URL and the AMD TK-57 specs: Link Removed - Invalid URL I have two questions: 1. Which one would have better performance? 2. Would the tk run cooler?

I was comparing the two following processors: PassMark CPU Lookup PassMark CPU Lookup Now it looks like the Atom D525 at 1.80GHz is better than the Intel Pentium 4 at 3.00GHz...but does this mean the first one is better overall, or is it possible the second one outperforms it in some way? For...

Microsoft showed Windows running on ARM processors, a first for the OS. Link Removed - Invalid URL

ZDNet: "You've got to be kidding me. First, Bloomberg and then the Wall Street Journal reported that at CES next month, Microsoft will unveil a full-featured version of Windows that runs on ARM processors." Link Removed

The Acer Travelmate 5542, an “outstanding value” for professionals, pairs Windows 7 Professional with AMD dual-core processors and a 15.6-inch display for $549. Link Removed

AMD tapes out its Bulldozer CPU architecture Mass production to begin in 1H 2011 On Friday, AMD announced that it has successfully taped out its much delayed Bulldozer architecture and hopes to begin sampling working chips with customers shortly. The company's new high-end architecture...