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Qualcomm lets the Windows Mobile 7 cat out of the bag along with $299 mini laptop

by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Jun 2nd 2008 @ 12:10PM

Qualcomm Anchorage
As if things weren't confusing enough in the world of tiny computers, Qualcomm went and blurted off news about a $299 machine that will run Windows Mobile 7 on its Snapdragon mobile chip set. Qualcomm's senior veep Luis Pineda boasted that the machine will run WinMo7 and is more efficient than its competitors from the likes of Intel, AMD, and Via. When pressed, he wouldn't give up any additional hardware specs, but he promises a "big presence in Snapdragon-based devices at CES 2009". This isn't the first time we've seen mention of Windows Mobile 7, but it's quite possibly the first tie-in with a specific product group. We look forward to the Snapdragon-Intel-AMD-Via mobile computing war in the coming year, indeed.

Chime in on the HTC video driver controversy over at Engadget!

by Evan Blass, posted Jan 23rd 2008 @ 10:09AM

It's pretty clear that HTC's stance on the lack of ATI Imageon video drivers in recent devices has caused quite a stir over here at the Mob, so we thought some of you would be interested in heading over to Engadget classic to voice your opinions in poll form. This seems to be a somewhat divisive issue, so your input would be greatly appreciated. Also, feel free to take part in the burgeoning comment thread: gotta keep the pressure on, right?

AMD licenses graphics technology to Qualcomm

by Darren Murph, posted Oct 2nd 2007 @ 11:24PM


We first got wind of AMD's wishes to boost the graphical prowess of handsets way back in February of this year (and saw it reaffirmed in March), and now it seems that the firm is making it happen. Apparently, AMD has agreed to license "cutting-edge graphics core technology to Qualcomm" for next-generation chipsets. The deal will reportedly bring AMD's Unified Shader Architecture (introduced in the Xbox 360) to Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem chipsets, which both firms hope will boost the adoption of 3D gaming and graphic-intensive applications on mobiles. Sadly, we're still left to wonder when we'll see a device actually take advantage of the horsepower, but at least it's in motion.

[Via ExtremeTech]

AMD wants to power handheld graphics with licensed mobile technology

by Brian White, posted Feb 21st 2007 @ 7:13PM

Are you wanting a gaming console experience with your mobile? Well, with AMD aiming to get its graphics technology (from recently-acquired ATI) into that mobile handset, your day may at least partially come soon. We've all seen the lag in some recent handsets, and we attributed that slowness to the advanced graphics capabilities some newer units have along with an underpowered CPU under that cellphone skin. AMD seems serious about attacking that problem as handsets grow even more complex and turn into miniature multimedia powerhouses, as it's created an entire new business segment focused on developing and licensing leading-edge graphics core technologies. This division will not only attack cellphones, but all handheld across the industry. With PDA sales trickling down to nothing and smartphones becoming "the handheld," this means AMD is entering the graphics business for wireless devices, in a nutshell.




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