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AMD Targets Web Pad & PDA Processor Market

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the something-else-inside dept.

According to this press release and this article from The Register , AMD has leveraged the technology portfolio of recently acquired Alchemy Semiconductor to introduce an ultra-low-power processor designed for sub-PC applications. The chip is based on the Alchemy Au1 core and features, among other things, an integrated LCD controller and a pair of Secure Digital controllers.

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  1. If they jumped right in... by OccSub · · Score: 2, Funny
    AMD on a handheld?! There are several benefits there...
    • Put your PDA in your pocket as a hand warmer in the winter
    • Use the cooling fan in your new AMD PDA to keep comfortable while playing golf
    • Weight of battery to power AMD processor will keep you in shape
  2. Nice Idea by quantaman · · Score: 2, Funny

    The problem is that the portable heater market is already fairly saturated.

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  3. Re:Huh? by cheezit · · Score: 2, Funny

    I don't know, do you want to post to Slashdot while driving 60 mph? You don't? Come on, we came up with such a great name for it: "telematics"! It's so useful, because if we say "internet in your car" people usually start laughing at us. "Telematics" sounds so much more...uh...uh...I don't know, just BETTER. Come on---you could bid on a closing auction while backing out of your driveway! Doesn't that sound SAFE?

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  4. guess you won't need a fan... by ultramk · · Score: 4, Funny

    an ultra-low-power processor designed for sub-PC applications

    What, is it waterproof to 20k leagues? Does it have PING built into the instruction set?
    Just wondering...

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