Inaki's (jimmy software dude) comment on Casios

[Dr. Phat]

well,l i think you are just bitter (post 500)

[Jaybot]

"MIPS do have faster integrated CPUs but take more power to work at the same speed than SA1110. <br><br>However, MIPS CPUs have better internal architecture. I believe a MIPS machine running at 180MHZ will wipe out ARM running at 203MHZ.<br><br>On the other hand, Casio had a wonderful motherboard on E10x machines but they changed it by the new one on EM500/E125 wich is far weaker (the Kujira chipset). <br><br>All in all, I think a better machine is the one that achieves a better usability. Up to now I think Casio machines are in front on this field. <br><br>Inaki."<br><br>Sorry, I just thought was pretty interesting.

[999]

LOL!<br><br>More Usable for what?<br><br>Playing JfriggenFive and other Jimmygames?<br><br>Egads... I guess Inaki doesn't go wireless, or do any tasks that only benifit from a faster cpu, like text corrections on 4 meg PDF files.<br><br>Oh well, I guess it *is* more Usable for his needs, as my ipaq is more usable to fit my needs.<br><br><br>

[Moose or Chuck]

[999]

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[Dan East]

[SonicSilicon]

[999]

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[Moose or Chuck]

[SonicSilicon]

[SonicSilicon]

Ah! Found out some interesting info on MIPS, StrongARM, and SH-3. (The SA1110 that's mentioned by Inaki is the StrongARM, if anyone was wondering.)<br><br>Turns out that SH-3 and StrongARM are 32-bit processors which is great since WindowsCE is 32-bit. The MIPS R4000 used in the Cassiopeia line is 64-bit. That means it has to emulate a 32-bit processor, kind of like running Windows 9x on a Pentium IV. The emulation results in a processing power penalty.<br><br>Other reasons the StronARM whoops MIPS. It has a built-in LCD controller. It also supports optional graphics accelerators, but I think that's for VGA monitors only. (It says high-res LCD screen as an output possiblity. I don't think they meant 240x320.)Last modification: SonicSilicon - 04/05/01 at 21:16:26

[Jadam]

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