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strider_mt2k
02/27/09

In reply to Samsung Jumpstarts The VIA Nano Bandwagon With Its 12" NC20 Netbook
I look forward to reading the real world comparisons with the Atom platform.
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Samets
02/27/09

In reply to Samsung Jumpstarts The VIA Nano Bandwagon With Its 12" NC20 Netbook
The last VIA proc left a bad taste in my mouth...
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strider_mt2k
02/27/09

@Samets:

I think they're using a lead-free process now so that shouldn't be a problem.

Probably bring thos test scores up too... ;)
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Andre Ondre
02/27/09

In reply to Samsung Jumpstarts The VIA Nano Bandwagon With Its 12" NC20 Netbook
A laptop or desktop processor that's not made by Intel or AMD is no good and useless.

Plus the previous via processors struggle with 2 applications at the same time so no good.
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HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.
02/27/09

@Andre Ondre: I'd definitely take the Nano over the Atom. Intel's always had a problem doing low-end stuff; when they set out to make a gimped processor, they really outdo themselves.

Here's some benchmarks so you can see for yourself:

[arstechnica.com]
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ScottRose
02/27/09

@HeartBurnKid, creepy morbid freak:

I'm not disagreeing with you altogether, but 25W vs. 4W is a huge difference, and a valid trade-off for speed if that's what you want.
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