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Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by onde2rock on Thursday July 02, 2020 @03:05PM (#23716770)
from the conclusion :

As far as Lakefield goes, this first generation is going to be a rough challenge for Intel – they are pitching a low performance product in a high-cost segment based on technology

Yeah, looks like the power of four atom core in an high end ultrabook is gonna be a though sale.

Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by OldHand2018 on Thursday July 02, 2020 @03:15PM (#23716884)
Honestly, I think it is fascinating that Samsung is selling a laptop where you choose between an 8-core heterogenous ARM chip and a 5-core heterogeneous x86 chip, both running Windows. With the built-in LTE, it seems like the ultimate niche computer.
Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by joshstrange on Thursday July 02, 2020 @03:47PM (#23717237)
A bit random but I'm hoping that Apple will be adding an LTE modem or at least offering it on their new ARM "Apple Silicon" devices. I wish they would do that as well as having something like "internet modes" so apps could check if they should try to use less bandwidth or can use as much as they want.
Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by nikanj on Thursday July 02, 2020 @03:58PM (#23717337)
Would be beautiful in EU with $20/mo unlimited LTE, and horrible in Canada with $50 for 5 gigs, overages at $30 per gig
Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by belval on Thursday July 02, 2020 @05:03PM (#23718056)
Frankly it's to us Canadians to start asking our lawmakers to force better pricing, at least in metro areas where the population density is similar to Europe.
Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by seniorivn on Thursday July 02, 2020 @05:49PM (#23718473)
Don't you think, forcing pricing by lawmakers cold be not the best choice? Could it be a lack of competition?
Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by nikanj on Thursday July 02, 2020 @11:47PM (#23720847)
Lack of competition is forced by lawmakers.
Re:Intel Lakefield deep dive: the first x86 hybrid CPU by jschwartzi on Thursday July 02, 2020 @03:24PM (#23716981)
LTE is plenty fast for most business tasks. I have an LTE modem in my laptop and can pull it out in a busy airport and get work done even online. At LTE speeds you probably don't even need Wifi except as a way to get on the local network.