[Ti] Dual-processor PowerBooks upcoming??

XXL xxl at mac.com
Tue Jan 21 17:57:51 PST 2003


 
> part of the idea was that one processor would go into deep sleep whilst
> the main processor would remain running...
> 
> i think, rather that Apple would be better off going with the IBM
> "Power 4" 64 bit Server CPU...
> 
> i think i read that the Power 4 is capable of multicore technology...
> Four cpu's in the same chip all with on-die cache... =)~
> 
> I'm Ready.

64 bit chips are hotter than any current chips.... They would never even be
considered for a portable at this point.  There are real worries about heat
management even in desktop 64 bit systems at this point.
-Joel



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