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Blackberry Playbook was QNX-based. Performed better than iPad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZDl4RNEVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZDl4RNEVE Maybe t
by nickpsecurity 8y ago
Blackberry Playbook was QNX-based. Performed better than iPad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZDl4RNEVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZDl4RNEVE
Maybe they had some stuff in kernel mode in there. They still show you can start with a microkernel as the baseline then optimize from there retaining the architecture with its benefits in average case or most cases.
- ahartmetz 8y agoThe BB10 phones were just as amazing as the Playbook - the UI was oh so smooth and responsive. I'd still be using my Q10 if it had more native apps or better Android compatibility.
- nickpsecurity 8y agoOne problem with Android is little delays that happen while typing. I thought a QNX-based platform could avoid that if they made sure UI parts were given adequate time slices. Was there any typing lag in those products?
- ahartmetz 8y agoI'd have to try it to say for sure, but it felt like everything was 60 fps all the time. Additionally, the navigation scheme was very quick and efficient, too.