It seems that only over the past few days Microsoft, Google and now Intel have jumped into the handheld computing fray, all suggesting that there lies the future, or could it be that they're all just getting ready for our Handheld Learning 2005 conference?
Intel's CEO Paul Otellini has been showing off some new technology that he believes will allow computer manufacturers to create handhelds that can run the new Microsoft Vista operating system, previously known as Longhorn and the successor to Windows XP.
Intel CEO Paul Otellini after a trip to Toys R' Us
Why anyone would want to do this he doesn't say and one can only assume that there is some confusion in the market with regards to whether we just want desktops that fit in our pocket or actual mobile computing.
But I'd love to hear your comments so if you're reading this and have an opinion please post away!
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Bit-Tech.net
Intel CEO Paul Otellini has shown off a new class of device which he thinks will be running Windows Vista by 2007.
The new form factor, which he calls a Handtop, is a small device with a touch sensitive screen, possibly sporting a QWERTY thumboard too.
Paul's Handtop looks rather a lot like the OQO model 01 to us. Having had a play with that device, which runs Tablet PC Edition, we can quite see the value in a mini PC in your pocket.
The enabler for this platform will be the new processors from Intel next year. Merom, the new processor designed for laptops, will operate at such a low power consumption that it should be able to squeeze into a small device such as this.
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