I saw this about a fast computer chip at DVinfo.net
DV Info Net

Go Back   DV Info Net > And Now, For Something Completely Different... > The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
Register FAQ Today's Posts Buyer's Guides

The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
Let's talk about anything media related.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old June 19th, 2006, 10:32 PM   #1
MPS Digital Studios
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Palm Beach County, Florida
Posts: 8,531
I saw this about a fast computer chip

RESEARCHERS SAY NEW CHIP BREAKS SPEED RECORD
Mon Jun 19 2006 22:57:25 ET

Researchers at IBM and the Georgia Institute of Technology are set to announce Tuesday that they have broken the speed record for silicon-based chips with a semiconductor that operates 250 times faster than chips commonly used now.

The NEW YORK TIMES reports: The achievement is a major step in the evolution of computer semiconductor technology that could eventually lead to faster networks and more powerful electronics at lower prices, said Bernard Meyerson, vice president and chief technologist in IBM 's systems and technology group. He said developments like this one typically find their way into commercial products in 12 to 24 months.

Developing...

(Drudgereport.com)

heath
__________________
My Final Cut Pro X blog
Heath McKnight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old June 20th, 2006, 12:45 AM   #2
Major Player
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 275
yea... I heard about it...

I'm buying some of the newer chips when that big boy comes out because it will push the price of the more recent ones down drastically. It would mean, a few hundred saved on my current dream computer.
__________________
I told you to get an alabi
Leo Pepingco is offline   Reply With Quote
Old June 20th, 2006, 09:58 AM   #3
MPS Digital Studios
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Palm Beach County, Florida
Posts: 8,531
I agree. Time for the super fast (but maybe not as fast as that puppy) computers, built for less cash!

heath
__________________
My Final Cut Pro X blog
Heath McKnight is offline   Reply
Reply

DV Info Net refers all where-to-buy and where-to-rent questions exclusively to these trusted full line dealers and rental houses...

B&H Photo Video
(866) 521-7381
New York, NY USA

Scan Computers Int. Ltd.
+44 0871-472-4747
Bolton, Lancashire UK


DV Info Net also encourages you to support local businesses and buy from an authorized dealer in your neighborhood.
  You are here: DV Info Net > And Now, For Something Completely Different... > The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media


 



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:06 AM.


DV Info Net -- Real Names, Real People, Real Info!
1998-2024 The Digital Video Information Network