New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP

***Zardon*** · Oct 30, 2009, 06:30 AM

In Technology Group Limited have just released information on their new xpphone interface. This new phone is being promoted as the first phone to use a 'real' version of Windows XP for its base OS. This is due to the fact that the xpphone is actually the first device to use a real X86 processor. In Technology Group are calling it the AMD SUPER MOBILE CPU and it is capable of dealing with 1GB of ram, as well as a 64GB SSD or 120GB mechanical drive.

They are keen to promote this phone has having all the functionality of a laptop, GPS and fully featured mobile phone and they want to build in VOIP functions as well.

We think it looks rather nifty and hopefully we will have more information shortly.

Allan Campbell: Heaven Media

Tyrsonswood · Oct 30, 2009, 06:59 AM

I'm not normally into these things, but this looks interesting.......

I'm sure the price will change my mind quickly though.

isaak · Oct 30, 2009, 07:12 AM

That's pretty cool, and I agree with TW, wait for the prices

OldBuzzard · Oct 30, 2009, 07:20 AM

Definately interesting, but why XP? With those specs, Win 7 would run on it and be a heck of a lot better than XP.

IvanV · Oct 30, 2009, 07:32 AM

I'm guessing that the CPU will have sub-Atom performance so to speak, so XP could be a better choice because of slightly less overhead. Also, they are probably getting those XP licenses dirt-cheap, while they would have probably been unable to get a similar deal for 7. It looks promising and it will be interesting to see an x86 compatible in such a small device.

Cow_160483 · Oct 30, 2009, 07:37 AM

The world is progressing this is the new future of laptops, i wonder what games you would be able to play on it ?? (DooM 1 or the likes )

niceguyrichy · Oct 30, 2009, 07:38 AM

not to mention that they absolutely will be over-egging the performance of it at this point, and when it does make an appearance and doesn't perform as well as expected that will reflect poorly on whatever OS is on it. and XP is dead and burried, so that doesn't matter

does look interesting though, doesn't it

The Captain · Oct 30, 2009, 09:42 AM

It's an interesting concept, to say the least, but running even XP is a lot of overhead. Even with an SSD, it's going to take a while to boot up and will be far slower than most phones in this respect.

BlueMak · Oct 30, 2009, 10:04 AM

From the technology point of view, very interesting. But I wouldn't use it as my mobile phone. Already think smartphones are too much for that.

comp_ali · Oct 31, 2009, 08:52 AM

Configuration
• CPU: AMD Super Mobile CPU
• Memory: 512M/1G
• SSD: 8G/16G/32G/64G
• HDD: 30G/60G/80G/120G
• LCD: 4.8' TFT Touch-screen LCD 800*480
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA)
• CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA，TD-HSDPA
• Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g,WiMax(optional),Buletooth,Stand-alone GPS
• Camera Specifications:CMOS, 300k/1.3 Million
• Ports: 1 x earphone jack, 1 x microphone jack,Docking Connector (includes VGA output signal ), 1 x USB 2.0, SIM Slot
• Battery: Removable Lithium-ion
• Talk time: about 5 hours,Stand by time: about 5 days
• Real life: about 7 hours(Standard), about 12 hours(Large)
• Talk time: Standby time，Operation time may vary depending different usage.
• Weight: 400g (include battery)

OldBuzzard · Oct 31, 2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvanV

I'm guessing that the CPU will have sub-Atom performance so to speak, so XP could be a better choice because of slightly less overhead. ...

Well, my Asus eee900 is "sub-atom" (Celeron 900), and it runs 7 just fine. Better than it did XP as a matter of fact.

However, that "AMD Super Mobile CPU" in their specs doesn't tell you much, and it could well be MUCH slower that even my eee900, so CPU speed/capability could be the reason.

**kris23** · Oct 31, 2009, 10:18 AM

i want one of those to replace my aging Dell x51v PDA

Oct 30, 2009, 06:30 AM	#1
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,293 Rep Power: 3150	New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP In Technology Group Limited have just released information on their new xpphone interface. This new phone is being promoted as the first phone to use a 'real' version of Windows XP for its base OS. This is due to the fact that the xpphone is actually the first device to use a real X86 processor. In Technology Group are calling it the AMD SUPER MOBILE CPU and it is capable of dealing with 1GB of ram, as well as a 64GB SSD or 120GB mechanical drive. They are keen to promote this phone has having all the functionality of a laptop, GPS and fully featured mobile phone and they want to build in VOIP functions as well. We think it looks rather nifty and hopefully we will have more information shortly. Allan Campbell: Heaven Media Attached Thumbnails

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OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,225 Rep Power: 83 System Specs	Re: New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP Definately interesting, but why XP? With those specs, Win 7 would run on it and be a heck of a lot better than XP. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

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IvanV DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,152 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Re: New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP I'm guessing that the CPU will have sub-Atom performance so to speak, so XP could be a better choice because of slightly less overhead. Also, they are probably getting those XP licenses dirt-cheap, while they would have probably been unable to get a similar deal for 7. It looks promising and it will be interesting to see an x86 compatible in such a small device. __________________ Feed the porkers and don't touch the buttons!

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niceguyrichy never enough coffee .. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: eu Posts: 4,691 Rep Power: 87	Re: New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP not to mention that they absolutely will be over-egging the performance of it at this point, and when it does make an appearance and doesn't perform as well as expected that will reflect poorly on whatever OS is on it. and XP is dead and burried, so that doesn't matter does look interesting though, doesn't it __________________

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The Captain DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 76 Rep Power: 35	Re: New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP It's an interesting concept, to say the least, but running even XP is a lot of overhead. Even with an SSD, it's going to take a while to boot up and will be far slower than most phones in this respect.

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comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 3,708 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: New AMD based mobile phone to use Windows XP Configuration • CPU: AMD Super Mobile CPU • Memory: 512M/1G • SSD: 8G/16G/32G/64G • HDD: 30G/60G/80G/120G • LCD: 4.8' TFT Touch-screen LCD 800480 • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP • Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA) • CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA，TD-HSDPA • Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g,WiMax(optional),Buletooth,Stand-alone GPS • Camera Specifications:CMOS, 300k/1.3 Million • Ports: 1 x earphone jack, 1 x microphone jack,Docking Connector (includes VGA output signal ), 1 x USB 2.0, SIM Slot • Battery: Removable Lithium-ion • Talk time: about 5 hours,Stand by time: about 5 days • Real life: about 7 hours(Standard), about 12 hours(Large) • Talk time: Standby time，Operation time may vary depending different usage. • Weight: 400g (include battery) __________________ "It is doubtful how DRM could reduce piracy and there no way it can boost games sales either*"

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