BlackBerry ripe for picking
Intel and Research In Motion are collaborating on BlackBerry devices. RIM is adopting the XScale architecture and will use the PXA9xx cellular processor, codenamed 'Hermon', for its next-generation BlackBerry devices that will run on high-speed EDGE (enhanced data rates for global evolution) networks.
In addition, the companies will continue working together to drive new wireless technologies and handset features, while also working to support and expand the ecosystem of BlackBerry applications and services.
RIM has selected the PXA9xx processor because it is wireless data technology for GSM that enables users to connect to the internet and send and receive data with broadband-like speed.
As part of an integrated communications platform, the PXA9xx includes the XScale core for applications and the Micro Signal Architecture (MSA) core for digital signal processing and supports a variety of air interfaces.
The PXA9xx features flash memory. XScale architecture allows users of data-enabled communications the experience of running a variety of multimedia and internet applications.
XScale has integration, leadership multimedia performance and good power savings for full-featured wireless mobile phones and handheld devices.
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