Intel shrinks, pumps up PDA chips

[RommelS]

Intel shrinks, pumps up PDA chips
Source: CNet

Chipmaker Intel is altering the specifications of its XScale handheld processors so handheld devices will be better able to incorporate additional features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity and integrated cameras.

Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel said Monday that it is providing device makers with samples of two new chips, the XScale PXA263 and PXA260, and products using the processors will be available later this year. The PXA263 is the latest in Intel's line of "stacked" chips, which incorporate StrataFlash memory and an XScale core. Stacking the components reduces the number of parts in a device and gives manufacturers the option to reduce the size of a product or add other features without making a device bigger. The PXA260 chips are about 53 percent smaller than other processors, potentially leading to lower cost chips and improved battery life.

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[RommelS]

Well Intel has officially announce the new chip.

Bad part about it, a 300 MHz PXA255 processor will be faster than the current 400 MHz processor that's running in current Axims and iPaqs because of the 200 Mhz Bus speed of the new chip. :angry:

[RommelS]

Oh the battery management is better to than the old processors.

Talk about double whammy.