Don’t count on seeing any MIDs thinking they can run a desktop operating system like Vista on an AMD processor. In fact, the less-than-stellar experience of running large screen apps on the small screen isn’t even the right approach. We early adopters of Origami devices remember (and still deal with) dialog boxes that are larger than our screen can display. AMD seems to really "get" the MID concept based on this commentary on Intel’s Atom in the MID from Bob Morris, director of platform enablement for ARM’s mobile processor group.
The value of Atom enabling MIDs to run traditional PC software due toits x86 architecture is questionable, according to Morris. Thissoftware was designed for traditional PCs and will deliver lowerperformance and a degraded experience when running on a MID’s 3- to6-inch screen. MID software will need to be speciallywritten/re-written and tailored for the MID market anyway, Morris noted. – Digitimes
MID software geared towards a positive experience that fits the device, both figuratively and literally? Can I get a high-five for Mr. Morris, please! All joking aside, MIDs will need a lean environment to run well given the battery and processing limitations they can’t ignore given the hardware of today. I’m not speaking of Netbooks and other small noteboooks here, I’m specifically refering to pocketable or nearly pocketable MIDs. We can’t cram it all in such a small package at under $500 just yet. Thoughts on Mr. Morris’ commentary?
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