Google: All Future Versions of Android Will be Optimized for Intel x86

@nadamany the UX32, not the thinner UX31, has a single SO-DIMM slot. Only qualified for up to 4GB, 8GB should work but not 100% yet

Just a little Jay-Z and SSD testing, maybe even building a new HTPC for the theater

ASUS' Zenbook Prime UX21A now in Bench: http://t.co/o8WRdDKX

@JonWorrel the UX21A, the review just posted: http://t.co/LN9GNdiY

@DrPizza @mcrommert @babgvant there's progress, just not along this one vector. that will come too.

@DrPizza @mcrommert @babgvant hangon now: 19x10 in an 11.6-inch form factor, much better CPU perf, much better wifi, USB 3, etc...

@DrPizza @mcrommert @babgvant wait seriously it is?!? is that why all of my machines are running so slow? :-P

@DrPizza @babgvant @mcrommert welcome to the world of appliance computing, just upgrade again next year when you need more memory

@babgvant @DrPizza @mcrommert I agree that I would like to see more, but 4GB with an SSD is definitely usable for most client workloads

Running a cTDP battery life test on the Zenbook Prime at 13W while I prepare the V4 1.4 on the SSD testbed

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What does this mean? by damianrobertjones on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

- That you don't care about the millions who've splashed out on Android devices?
- That you've seen Windows 8 and thought, "Ohh crap"?
- That Google has no actual direction?

...or am I missing something? I'm probably way off mark but I'm being honest here.

damianrobertjones

RE: What does this mean? by IlllI on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

it means intel paid them a butt-load of money

IlllI

RE: What does this mean? by taltamir on Friday, September 16, 2011

Ding ding ding!
We have a winner!

taltamir

RE: What does this mean? by StormyParis on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

It mas Android was built from the ground up to be fairly platform-independent, so why not take advantage of it ?
I see that as a big positive: more apps, more competition, more phones... what's not to like ? (unless you're an ARM cpu manufacturer ^^)

StormyParis

intel cant compete in the hand-held market unless they buy their way in.

RE: What does this mean? by Hector2 on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Those who know even a little about technology know that Intel won't be a player in hand-helds until they get the power down substantially and are as easy to use as today's units.

I think it's pretty clear from the presentations today and the Haswell data shown that Intel is well on the way to getting there. I don't think even Intel is saying it'll be there next year, but it's coming. 22nm units will be pretty close. The 14nm units after that ought to pretty amazing.

Hector2

Microsoft with ARM by hechacker1 on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Interesting to see Microsoft focusing heavily on ARM with Windows 8, and now Intel targeting Android. Presumably they will be competitive soon with ARM's power usage, but have X86 and support all the older Windows software.

I wonder if Microsoft will target X86 based tablets.

Too bad about MeeGo, it had some potential as another Linux based alternative.

Guess we have Windows 8 (phones), Android, and iOS for the foreseeable future.

hechacker1

RE: Microsoft with ARM by damianrobertjones on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

"I wonder if Microsoft will target X86 based tablets."

Eh?

RE: Microsoft with ARM by jeremyshaw on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

I had the same response, too :p Seriously, x86 tablets aren't even rare...

jeremyshaw

A good move from Intel by Gondalf on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Android is very popular and Google has A LOT of money to invest on it. In the next months Intel will be present in both segment of the market. We will see if Win 8 or Android will be the winner :). Strategic alliace from Intel........

Gondalf

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