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A5: All Apple, Part Mystery

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the chips-and-dips dept.

PabloSandoval48 submitted a fairly lengthy story running on the EE Times about the A5 processor that powers the iPad 2. The story talks a bit about the A4 and A5, the IP issues surrounding the chip, and more. The real question now is what comes next.

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  1. Wild Guess... by MarcQuadra · · Score: 5, Funny

    The real question now is what comes next.

    Here's a hint: It will be faster, and it will probably be called 'A6'. Just a guess.

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    "Sometimes, I think Trent just needs a cup of hot chocolate and a blankie." -Tori Amos on Nine Inch Nails
  2. Awful article by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    The authors of the article and the editor who approved it should be ashamed of themselves. Five pages saying exactly nothing.

  3. And after that? by Lunaritian · · Score: 5, Interesting

    "The A[3+n] processor will be included in Apple iPad [n], which will be released in [2009+n]."

    I just saved you the trouble of thinking

    1. Re:And after that? by O('_')O_Bush · · Score: 5, Funny

      "When n is an integer greater than 0"

      Patched for accuracy.

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