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IBM Officially Unveils Dual-core PowerPC Chips
PM4RK5 writes "Today at the Power Everywhere Forum in Japan, IBM officially unveiled its rumored dual-core PowerPC line of chips, the 970MP. Code-named Antares, these chips have been rumored to be under development since 2004. It is believed that Apple has been working with prototypes and is likely to use them in forthcoming updates to the PowerMac G5 line. The press release is in Japanese; as of this writing, IBM has not released an English version. Some of the slides from the presentation given by IBM are available.
The processors pack some impressive specs, ranging from 1.4 to 2.5 GHz and including 1MB L2 cache per core; the chips also include the ability to power down the extra core when it is not needed. Alongside the 970MP, IBM also announced its low-power 970FX chips, ranging from 1.2 to 1.6 GHz, with power consumption ranging from 13 to 16 Watts, respectively."
So?!?
Seriously.. aren't they a bit late? AMD and Intel came out with the dual cores months ago!
All that is going to happen is another round of overpriced hardware.
Now, you Mac fanboys (Yes, all three of you, including that one guy who claims he has tried it), don't get in a huff.
Admit it. Apple's hardware is way overpriced. I don't want to go along with the bashing, I'm just saying.
I don't like the OS that comes with the hardware either. I use (K)Ubuntu Live CD on a Mac first thing.
I'm not saying its the worst (heaven knows its atleast a little more secure than Windows) but the GUI is just that: Too Graphical!
Me? Why so mad? I'm just sick that the Ipod has the market. It doesn't have an easy to access format, and tries to lock your music to you. Everyone knows the disadvantage of an Ipod by now, so I don't think I need to go on.