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Originally Posted by manofhonor24
I have been thinking that they need to come out with more versions of the Windows Mobile operating system.
They have the smartphone edition, and the pocket pc edition, but they need one for advanced users. Now Granted this probably wont happen, but it would be nice.
Also too I wonder if they could get CPU's from AMD and Intel instead of Qualcomm
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Well, Qualcomm isn't really to blame for the processor. Sure, they manufacture it, but ARM set the architecture standard. The ARM architecture has it's advantages though, primarily when compared to the x86 architecture, which is what you're talking about from AMD and Intel...
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The x86-compatible family is (with a few exceptions that we can safely
ignore) only employed as part of a more or less wholly PC-compatible
hardware architecture. These processors are large and extremely
energy-hungry; active cooling is almost universally required in x86
designs, and mains power is preferable.
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So, in contrast, an ARM processor merely sips power, doesn't generate much heat, and works MUCH better in a mobile application like this.
To compare, a laptop battery is ~6000 mah or more. The battery in our little phones is a mere 1300 mah. A laptop will EASILY run out of juice in 3 hours, while we expect our phones to run for 24+.
I think a little bit of credit for the ARM processor is due. When you make the comparison, it's an amazing piece of hardware
Edit: I'll add a little more. Intel is trying to take a bit of ARM's market share. The Atom processors are small, power-efficient processors that can run without a cooling provision in some cases. The x86 architecture has a primary advantage that you could run -REAL- windows on your phone, as well as all of your full Windows programs. 800 mhz on an x86 processor blows away 800 mhz on an ARM processor. Still, the Atom processors have been too power hungry still, and have ended up becoming popular for Netbooks. I think ARM is here to stay, x86/x64 just doesn't work for very small mobile applications. ARM has been in the game way longer, and knows what they're doing. It's like comparing a domestic pickup (F150) to a japanese attempt - like the Tundra :P