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Auto Industry's Fastest Processor Is 128Mhz

Posted by kdawson on from the hot-in-here-or-is-it-me dept.

afabbro writes "GM stated that the 2011 Buick Regal will have the auto industry's fastest processor: 128Mhz, and 3MB of flash. 'Three meg of flash memory and 128MHz clock speed doesn't sound like a lot in terms of computing power until you consider the environment these controllers have to live in. Our controllers are made to operate reliably up to 260 degrees (127C) and down to -40 degrees (-40C) for the life of the vehicle.'"

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  1. Re:I've ehard that defense before by RichiH · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    > Well, he probably figured it's really cool - I wonder if the environmental numbers are even better with a *compact* older car

    Given normal circumstances, that will probably be the case.

    ---Sorry for replying to your sig, but...---

    > I listen to both RIAA and non-RIAA music. Music is about music, not tangential business/politics.

    Music is also about fairness and the music of tomorrow. The RIAA is actively trying to harm both artists & customers for their own benefit. Effecting change happens with your wallet. I used to buy 3-6 CDs per week. I am down to one every month or three. And I buy those directly from artists I want to support.