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Transmeta Astro Processor

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the meet-george-jetson dept.

simpl3x writes "Apparently, Transmeta's next generation processor was demonstrated to some folks the other day at Comdex. Tom's Hardware was at the demo and they had this to say: "The new Transmeta Astro was faster in every demo that we saw than the Pentium 4m 1.8GHz chip that was in the Sony GRX." Cnet had some information on the processor also . I just ordered a tablet to play with, though I ordered the Fujitsu which has a P3m (the Compaq has a bad screen according to the reviews). I certainly wish that something like this were available, and i do hope that the manufacturing goes smoothly. Mo options, mo better."

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  1. Havink printout of picture.... by mdechene · · Score: 2, Funny

    To be needink a picture of that chip to retain position of uber-geek.

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    Karma: Not Particularly Funny.
    1. Re:Havink printout of picture.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Christ... If you're between the monitor and keyboard, I suggest you visit an optometrist.

  2. Re:I was lucky enough to see one of these in actio by coene · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wow, frightening! You NEVER need to reboot Win98 with any other chips! I declare shenanigans! AAH!

  3. limerick by bobtheprophet · · Score: 5, Funny

    There's a computer chip made by Transmeta
    Compared to Intel it's really just betta.
    But how long can it last
    When Intel's big-asst
    Let's hope Intel declares no vendetta.

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  4. A bit deeper by shoemakc · · Score: 5, Funny
    The new Transmeta Astro was faster in every demo that we saw than the Pentium 4m 1.8GHz chip that was in the Sony GRX."

    Yes, but Tom fails the mention the two 200W peltiers and liquid helium bath...

    I don't know about you, but liquid helium spilling on my pants doesn't really brighten up my day.

    -Chris

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    --an unbreakable toy is useful for breaking other toys--
  5. Re:I was there by Timmeh · · Score: 5, Funny
    Between your last comment:
    3) [the Transmeta booth] Actually contained a chip they let you hold. 1 word: SMALL
    and your sig:
    "It's not stealing if you don't get caught!"

    I am hoping you've made the astro into some sort of necklace already?

  6. Re:I was there by nervous_twitch · · Score: 2, Funny
    1) Manned by a really hot and nice chick! (always important).

    *twitch* There's something wrong with a girl manning. ;)

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    Trees everywhere, and not a forest in sight.
  7. Re:I was there by Cheese+Cracker · · Score: 5, Funny

    Showed off what has been unanimously voted "My next laptop" by half of my company.

    Same thing happened in my company... My company is a family run business. Half of the company
    wanted it, but then the other half - my wife - said "No, you don't!" No transmeta... for a while... :(

    Well, it seems that 50% wants a Transmeta powered laptops. :)

  8. Re:I was there by tangent3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    2) Showed off what has been unanimously voted "My next laptop" by half of my company.

    Which one do you mean, the really hot and nice chick on your lap, or the astro?