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This is a very sensible decision. Ultimately, it will be very hard for anything running on x86 to compete with ARM at the moment in power/watt, which is probabl
by necubi 17y ago
This is a very sensible decision. Ultimately, it will be very hard for anything running on x86 to compete with ARM at the moment in power/watt, which is probably the most important metric for these sorts of devices. Inte's working hard to change that, but they haven't managed it yet.
Furthermore, the constant cries for a Windows 7 slate are misguided. There are very few benefits to having windows any many disadvantages. While it's true Window's software will run on such a device, actually using it is a different matter. Just trying to scroll on the tiny scroll bar or tap a target a few pixels wide would be impossible with a capacitive screen and your finger, rendering most desktop applications useless.
If HP is refocusing on a WebOS-based ARM device, they have an actual chance at matching the iPad's usability and specs. I wish them well. WebOS is a wonderful operating system, and I'm glad it's finally getting a chance to flourish.