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New Transmeta Chip: "Efficeon"

Posted by michael on from the let-the-jokes-begin dept.

ddtstudio writes "Oh, "Astro" was such a friendly name -- but it probably had trademark issues. So the alphabet blender came up with "Efficeon" instead. This eWeek story gives the lowdown on what Transmeta is doing apres Linus. There's also a writeup on ExtremeTech."

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  1. Efficon? by YU+Nicks+NE+Way · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does anyone besides me read this as "F-ing Con"? Maybe my problem is that seems like a good description of Transmeta's current business model.

  2. God Dammit! by illuminata · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why do companies like Intel, AMD, and Transmeta keep having to name processors so they sound like they came straight from the mouth of Rob Schneider's SNL character The Richmeister?

    The Celer-on, the Opter-on, the Athl-on, the Effice-on.

    It's not good for marketing, guys! Everybody hates Rob Schneider!

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  3. Alternative name by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I propose we stop with these new-fangled blender names. I propose Transmeta call this new chip "The Scotsman."

    Nothing is cheaper with the power than "The Scotsman!" Cue intel-sounding theme, but with bagpipes.