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Author:  pcernie [ Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/352972/asus ... ok-in-2010

So what differentiates a smartbook from a netbook, or is it just marketing BS? :?
Author:  Linux_User [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
£100! :shock:
Author:  pcernie [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
Linux_User wrote:
£100! :shock:


Yeah, I don't quite believe that somehow ;)
Author:  finlay666 [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
pcernie wrote:
Linux_User wrote:
£100! :shock:


Yeah, I don't quite believe that somehow ;)


ARM processors are a lot simpler processors and cost a lot less, especially when on the scale of their purchases.

The ARM7 cpu I use in my advanced architecture module costs practically nothing compared to an Atom or similar SOC setup, the advantage is ARM (they will no doubt be using an ARM11) processors can run at very low voltages due to their usages. The downside is the instruction set which will mean potential issues with OS/software if they don't go down the custom route
Author:  adidan [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:01 pm ]
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Those ARM processors are used in tonnes of things already aren't they Fin?

Am I right in thinking that there'll also be no restriction on the processors ARM will allow to be used, unlike Intel/AMD who limit the processor power of netbooks so that they won't take away from the laptop market?
Author:  pcernie [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
finlay666 wrote:
pcernie wrote:
Linux_User wrote:
£100! :shock:


Yeah, I don't quite believe that somehow ;)


ARM processors are a lot simpler processors and cost a lot less, especially when on the scale of their purchases.

The ARM7 cpu I use in my advanced architecture module costs practically nothing compared to an Atom or similar SOC setup, the advantage is ARM (they will no doubt be using an ARM11) processors can run at very low voltages due to their usages. The downside is the instruction set which will mean potential issues with OS/software if they don't go down the custom route


Yes, I knew they were almost literally in a sense as cheap as chips ;) , but they appear to be talking about the whole system the way the article reads. I'd be astounded if that was the case :?
Author:  finlay666 [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
adidan wrote:
Those ARM processors are used in tonnes of things already aren't they Fin?

Am I right in thinking that there'll also be no restriction on the processors ARM will allow to be used, unlike Intel/AMD who limit the processor power of netbooks so that they won't take away from the laptop market?


Yep, mobile phones to home heating systems to remote for car keys in some cases, incredibly versatile, low power consumption

ARM make the designs, anyone after can produce it with a licence, so it keeps the market competitive also so things like clock speed etc there is no manufacturer cap AFAIK
Author:  big_D [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
pcernie wrote:
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/352972/asus-to-launch-smartbook-in-2010

So what differentiates a smartbook from a netbook, or is it just marketing BS? :?

The ARM processor - you can't take it back and get a Windows version if you don't get on with the pre-installed Linux. You'll also need to wait for proprietary software, like Skype, to be converted for it - and it takes them long enough to get capable versions of Skype for Intel Linux out there!
Author:  pcernie [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Asus to launch smartbook in 2010
big_D wrote:
pcernie wrote:
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/352972/asus-to-launch-smartbook-in-2010

So what differentiates a smartbook from a netbook, or is it just marketing BS? :?

The ARM processor - you can't take it back and get a Windows version if you don't get on with the pre-installed Linux. You'll also need to wait for proprietary software, like Skype, to be converted for it - and it takes them long enough to get capable versions of Skype for Intel Linux out there!


They'd better explain all that to Joe Average ;)

Though I seem to recall ARM saying M$ would be somewhat obliged to play nice with their chips in the future, maybe the smartbooks are what they were getting at... Still a bold claim though :)
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