You think that if Intel was hoping to revive the BTX spec, they would require all VIIV logoed PCs to use the BTX form factor. But we all know that BTX was Intel's stopgap solution to Prescott's horrible thermal characteristics. Looks like they will let it die once their cooler-running chips come out.
So I guess that means Windows XP Media Center 64-bit Edition is on the way. :) Otherwise, you couldn't have a 64-bit OS and call it "VIIV" due to the MCE requirement. w00t
Yonah doesn't have 64-bit extensions (as far as I'm aware), so 64-bit is not going to be required. Which makes the VI = 6, IV = 4 comment above simple coincidence, I guess.
Wow... those guys at the Inquirer really know their business. They showed that logo more than two months ago, the VIIV... which, acording to them, also relates to 64, in roman numbers (VI = 6, IV = 4)
First they are naming their chipsets and technologies after Texas cities (Bulverde and Conroe) now they are ripping off logos of Texas companies. Does the VIIV logo not look REALLY similar to the logo for VIA Transit (bus system here in San Antonio):
http://www.viainfo.net/Ride/Default.aspx">http://www.viainfo.net/Ride/Default.aspx
You've got to hand it to Intel marketing. A twelve year old core (Pentium Pro, right?)now repackaged as the best thing since sliced bread. Bolt on an additional core and call it "vive".
"VIIV PCs also require Windows MCE as well as a specific Intel chipset."
Sounds like that specific intel chipset will have East Fork DRM. You're about to be sold down the river by intel.
Looks pretty cool. Lets see if they can deliver. I'm loving this focus on low power, hopefully this will mean good overclocking as well as smaller cheaper to run systems.
Sorry for dual posts but does anyone see the PS3 not lasting the 10 years it's supposed to? I think Sony is going to have some serious problems marketing their system with stuff like this not too far away. Gotta love the talk of consoles replacing PCs... looks like the opposite might happen.
What does that have to do with this article on Intel processors??
And besides, the PS1 is still being sold today, nearly 10 years after its release (September 9, 1995). The PS2 will most likely continue to be sold until 2010 (released on October 26, 2000). 10 years is certainly not out of the question for the PS3.
If the CPU performance is really as disappointing as speculated, then this will be a win for the PC industry. I can't wait to see what arises this generation.
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PrinceGaz - Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - link
I can think of two ways that "vive" can be pronounced.a) two syllables as in the words: VIsion - tee-VEE, to give VI-VEE
b) single syllable almost like FIVE, but with a V instead of an F
which of them is it?
UNCjigga - Thursday, August 25, 2005 - link
You think that if Intel was hoping to revive the BTX spec, they would require all VIIV logoed PCs to use the BTX form factor. But we all know that BTX was Intel's stopgap solution to Prescott's horrible thermal characteristics. Looks like they will let it die once their cooler-running chips come out.CZroe - Thursday, August 25, 2005 - link
So I guess that means Windows XP Media Center 64-bit Edition is on the way. :) Otherwise, you couldn't have a 64-bit OS and call it "VIIV" due to the MCE requirement. w00tJarredWalton - Thursday, August 25, 2005 - link
Yonah doesn't have 64-bit extensions (as far as I'm aware), so 64-bit is not going to be required. Which makes the VI = 6, IV = 4 comment above simple coincidence, I guess.Aenslead - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Wow... those guys at the Inquirer really know their business. They showed that logo more than two months ago, the VIIV... which, acording to them, also relates to 64, in roman numbers (VI = 6, IV = 4)plinden - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
6 and 4 maybe, but not 64. That would LXIV.AnnihilatorX - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Ueah. But LXIV doesn't have symmetryVIIV resembles dual core as 2 cores ly side by side
AnnihilatorX - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Damn spelling sorry. A bit drunkYeah* and Lie*
creathir - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
First they are naming their chipsets and technologies after Texas cities (Bulverde and Conroe) now they are ripping off logos of Texas companies. Does the VIIV logo not look REALLY similar to the logo for VIA Transit (bus system here in San Antonio):http://www.viainfo.net/Ride/Default.aspx">http://www.viainfo.net/Ride/Default.aspx
Man...
- Creathir
jamawass - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
You've got to hand it to Intel marketing. A twelve year old core (Pentium Pro, right?)now repackaged as the best thing since sliced bread. Bolt on an additional core and call it "vive".Doormat - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
"VIIV PCs also require Windows MCE as well as a specific Intel chipset."Sounds like that specific intel chipset will have East Fork DRM. You're about to be sold down the river by intel.
Leper Messiah - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Weeee....more propetiary tech that you have to buy from intel...how much is the chipset going to cost?jkostans - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Looks pretty cool. Lets see if they can deliver. I'm loving this focus on low power, hopefully this will mean good overclocking as well as smaller cheaper to run systems.jkostans - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Sorry for dual posts but does anyone see the PS3 not lasting the 10 years it's supposed to? I think Sony is going to have some serious problems marketing their system with stuff like this not too far away. Gotta love the talk of consoles replacing PCs... looks like the opposite might happen.Digobick - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
What does that have to do with this article on Intel processors??And besides, the PS1 is still being sold today, nearly 10 years after its release (September 9, 1995). The PS2 will most likely continue to be sold until 2010 (released on October 26, 2000). 10 years is certainly not out of the question for the PS3.
jkostans - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
If you want to look at it like that: http://www.icreseller.com/detail.aspx?ID=1304">still being soldI'm talking useful life...... PS1 is useless for modern gaming, PS2 will be VERY soon (it has been useless for quite some time IMHO).
brshoemak - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
"If you want to look at it like that: still being sold"those are insane! jump my old Tandy computer from 25Mhz to 63Mhz on a cutting-edge 600nm process. think of the potential...
Rock Hydra - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
If the CPU performance is really as disappointing as speculated, then this will be a win for the PC industry. I can't wait to see what arises this generation.bob661 - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - link
Not just the PS3 but consoles period. Looks like the new bad ass consoles have just been made obsolete before they've even been released.