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32-bit Processors, Cheap

Posted by michael on from the repent-harlequin dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Atmel is sampling the first in a new line of 32-bit system-on-chip processors that could spell the death of the venerable 8-bit microcontroller market by offering 32-bit performance at 8-bit pricing. Priced as low as $3 each, the AT91SAM7 chips with ARM7TDMI RISC CPU cores and built-in RAM/flash memory may even be able to run a form of Linux called uClinux. The death of the 8-bit uC market has long been predicted -- sounds like the end is nigh!"

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  1. Death of 8-bit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    The death of the 8-bit uC market has long been predicted

    Has Netcraft confirmed it?

  2. Just the thing! by ackthpt · · Score: 1, Funny
    Excuse me doctor, could you please attach this to the metal plate you're putting in my skull?

    I'm goin WiMax with uClinux! w00t!

    "nigh!"
    "No, no. 'Ni'. You're not doing it properly. No"

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    A feeling of having made the same mistake before: Deja Foobar
  3. And so it begins by nizo · · Score: 1, Funny

    Now we are one step closer to every single electronic device made in the future being web-enabled! Who wouldn't want their microwave oven to have its own built-in web server?

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    I Am My Own Worst Enemy
    1. Re:And so it begins by zoobaby · · Score: 3, Funny

      Would be good to know if your frozen burrito has cooked or needs another minute. You could add more time from the comfort of your desk chair.

    2. Re:And so it begins by infinite9 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Who wants their oven to preheat from work?

      As a father of six, I know I would never preheat the oven without first looking inside. It would be unfortunate if an action figure, or worse the cat, were to meet an early demise.

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      Disconnect your television. Do your own research. Draw your own conclusions. They're probably lying. Don't be a sheep.
    3. Re:And so it begins by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Keep track of items you consume (microwaved dinners, loads of laundry, etc) and when you get ready to go shopping you get a list of items consumed to help you figure out if you need any more of said items.

      .___
      / _ \
      |@ @| It looks like you're going shopping.
      || || Would you like me to make a list for you?
      |\V/|
      \__/

      Yeah, sign me up.

    4. Re:And so it begins by kisielk · · Score: 2, Funny

      How about a password protected oven lock? Or even biometric / key card

    5. Re:And so it begins by mrak+and+swepe · · Score: 2, Funny

      As a father of six,

      That's very young to be a father, you know.

      What's the world coming to, I ask myself.

      I blame the parents.

  4. Re:Overkill by jsin · · Score: 4, Funny

    Fair enough, I just hate to see hundreds of yuppies running to Williams-Sonoma to find an upgrade for Mr. Coffee....

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    second society
  5. About the OS by doombob · · Score: 3, Funny

    Does anyone else think that uClinux looks like a dirty word? But seriously folks, has anyone tried this out on anything? I need to hear someone who's used it on Slashdot.