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I was really hoping to have a full Windows 10 phone that ran x86-64 apps and you could then dock and use like a regular computer. I think Intel scuttled that id

I was really hoping to have a full Windows 10 phone that ran x86-64 apps and you could then dock and use like a regular computer. I think Intel scuttled that idea when they dropped the mobile chip though. It could have been a game changer.

michaelbrooks 9y ago
It's still 100% possible and could be happening either this or next year as mentioned by Snapdragon [0]. There is a Youtube video showcasing full Windows 10 running on an ARM processor [1]. Windows Central have also reported Microsoft's next vision of the OS called "Andromeda" there will be a base OS that can have components bolted on [2]. [0] http://www.itpro.co.uk/desktop-hardware/windows-10/28534/windows-10-on-arm-devices-will-arrive-at-the-end-of-the-year http://www.itpro.co.uk/desktop-hardware/windows-10/28534/win... [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_GlGglbu1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_GlGglbu1U [2] https://www.windowscentral.com/andromeda-os https://www.windowscentral.com/andromeda-os
- moftz 9y ago
  ARM isn't x86_64...
  - anilgulecha 9y ago
    MS has successfully run intel windows via emulation on ARM. https://www.extremetech.com/computing/249292-microsoft-declares-windows-10-arm-devices-will-run-x86-code-near-native-speed https://www.extremetech.com/computing/249292-microsoft-decla...
ansible 9y ago
I've liked that sort of idea, but not really as it has been currently implemented. What I really want is just some way to maintain my 'working state' wherever I go. When I'm in front of a desk, I'll want to make best use of multiple screens, higher-speed networking and storage. And when mobile (on a phone or tablet) I still want to maintain my context, at least in terms of what I've been looking at on the browser, in email, etc. At any rate, I don't want to be power/thermal limited by the processor I can carry around in my pocket.
- Clubber 9y ago
  >I still want to maintain my context, at least in terms of what I've been looking at on the browser, in email, etc. That's Apple's strategy with their continuity technology. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681
- pjmlp 9y ago
  That was project Rome from Microsoft https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/project-rome https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/project-rome
craigvn 9y ago
I think this was the Holy Grail, a regular PC in a phone form factor. Of course you are left with the problem of needing a monitor and keyboard to plug it into when you want to do any work.

michaelbrooks 9y ago

It's still 100% possible and could be happening either this or next year as mentioned by Snapdragon [0]. There is a Youtube video showcasing full Windows 10 running on an ARM processor [1]. Windows Central have also reported Microsoft's next vision of the OS called "Andromeda" there will be a base OS that can have components bolted on [2]. [0] http://www.itpro.co.uk/desktop-hardware/windows-10/28534/windows-10-on-arm-devices-will-arrive-at-the-end-of-the-year http://www.itpro.co.uk/desktop-hardware/windows-10/28534/win... [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_GlGglbu1U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_GlGglbu1U [2] https://www.windowscentral.com/andromeda-os https://www.windowscentral.com/andromeda-os

moftz 9y ago
ARM isn't x86_64...
- anilgulecha 9y ago
  MS has successfully run intel windows via emulation on ARM. https://www.extremetech.com/computing/249292-microsoft-declares-windows-10-arm-devices-will-run-x86-code-near-native-speed https://www.extremetech.com/computing/249292-microsoft-decla...

ansible 9y ago

I've liked that sort of idea, but not really as it has been currently implemented. What I really want is just some way to maintain my 'working state' wherever I go. When I'm in front of a desk, I'll want to make best use of multiple screens, higher-speed networking and storage. And when mobile (on a phone or tablet) I still want to maintain my context, at least in terms of what I've been looking at on the browser, in email, etc. At any rate, I don't want to be power/thermal limited by the processor I can carry around in my pocket.

Clubber 9y ago
>I still want to maintain my context, at least in terms of what I've been looking at on the browser, in email, etc. That's Apple's strategy with their continuity technology. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681
pjmlp 9y ago
That was project Rome from Microsoft https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/project-rome https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/project-rome

craigvn 9y ago

I think this was the Holy Grail, a regular PC in a phone form factor. Of course you are left with the problem of needing a monitor and keyboard to plug it into when you want to do any work.