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32-bit Processors, Cheap
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!"
The death of the 8-bit uC market has long been predicted
Has Netcraft confirmed it?
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.
Fair enough, I just hate to see hundreds of yuppies running to Williams-Sonoma to find an upgrade for Mr. Coffee....
second society
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.
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.
Disconnect your television. Do your own research. Draw your own conclusions. They're probably lying. Don't be a sheep.
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.
Yeah, sign me up.
How about a password protected oven lock? Or even biometric / key card
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.