Editorial: Windows on ARM is a big deal, but it’s not enough to win at tablets

While ” Windows runs on ARM now ” is a really easy thing to say, it’s an extremely complicated subject, fraught with industry drama, technical accomplishment, and a hint of Microsoft’s vision for the future. Microsoft is saying loud and clear that x86 isn’t enough (sorry, Intel and AMD), that current Windows form factors aren’t sufficient (sorry, netbooks), and that it’s still a nimble enough company to respond to changes in the market and consumer frustrations (sorry, Clippy). But what does that actually mean, in the long run? Let’s talk things through, after the break. Continue reading Editorial: Windows on ARM is a big deal, but it’s not enough to win at tablets Editorial: Windows on ARM is a big deal, but it’s not enough to win at tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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