Transmeta Astro Processor

simpl3x writes "Apparently, Transmeta's next generation processor was demonstrated to some folks the other day at Comdex. Tom's Hardware was at the demo and they had this to say: "The new Transmeta Astro was faster in every demo that we saw than the Pentium 4m 1.8GHz chip that was in the Sony GRX." Cnet had some information on the processor also . I just ordered a tablet to play with, though I ordered the Fujitsu which has a P3m (the Compaq has a bad screen according to the reviews). I certainly wish that something like this were available, and i do hope that the manufacturing goes smoothly. Mo options, mo better."

Havink printout of picture....

[mdechene]

To be needink a picture of that chip to retain position of uber-geek [userfriendly.org].

Re:I was lucky enough to see one of these in actio

[coene]

Wow, frightening! You NEVER need to reboot Win98 with any other chips! I declare shenanigans! AAH!

limerick

[bobtheprophet]

There's a computer chip made by Transmeta
Compared to Intel it's really just betta.
But how long can it last
When Intel's big-asst
Let's hope Intel declares no vendetta.

A bit deeper

[shoemakc]

The new Transmeta Astro was faster in every demo that we saw than the Pentium 4m 1.8GHz chip that was in the Sony GRX."

Yes, but Tom fails the mention the two 200W peltiers and liquid helium bath...

I don't know about you, but liquid helium spilling on my pants doesn't really brighten up my day.

-Chris

Re:I was there

[Timmeh]

Between your last comment:
3) [the Transmeta booth] Actually contained a chip they let you hold. 1 word: SMALL
and your sig:
"It's not stealing if you don't get caught!"

I am hoping you've made the astro into some sort of necklace already?

Re:I was there

[nervous_twitch]

1) Manned by a really hot and nice chick! (always important).

*twitch* There's something wrong with a girl manning. ;)

Re:I was there

[Cheese Cracker]

Showed off what has been unanimously voted "My next laptop" by half of my company.

Same thing happened in my company... My company is a family run business. Half of the company
wanted it, but then the other half - my wife - said "No, you don't!" No transmeta... for a while... :(

Well, it seems that 50% wants a Transmeta powered laptops. :)

Re:I was there

[tangent3]

2) Showed off what has been unanimously voted "My next laptop" by half of my company.

Which one do you mean, the really hot and nice chick on your lap, or the astro?

Re:Havink printout of picture....

[Anonymous Coward]

Christ... If you're between the monitor and keyboard, I suggest you visit an optometrist.