The future of Mac processors ....

[Zerosignull]

from http://apple.slashdot.org/:

Apple and IBM Working Together on 64-bit CPUs

IBMPosted by michael on Friday September 20, @08:37AM

from the chips-and-dips dept.

Currawong writes "eWeek reports that IBM Microelectronics is working with Apple on a 64-bit PowerPC processor called the GigaProcessor Ultralite (GPUL). Unlike previous reports, eWeek now reports that Apple is testing the chip for use with future hardware. IBM apparently also plans to use the processor in linux-based servers. It's believed IBM will disclose some details of the processor in October at the upcoming Microprocessor Forum in San Jose, California. While this story is similar to recent stories about Apple using Power4-based IBM chips in future Macs, the GPUL, unlike the Power4, is smaller, runs cooler and consumes far less power, making it suitable for desktop machines and small servers. The processor is described as having the same 8-way superscalar design fully supporting Symmetric MultiProcessing." We had a previous story about these new chips.

[aaron901]

was there any news about when apple would release a 1Ghz or 1.25Ghz powerbook?

[neo1980]

Originally posted by Zerosignull

from http://apple.slashdot.org/:

Apple and IBM Working Together on 64-bit CPUs

IBMPosted by michael on Friday September 20, @08:37AM

from the chips-and-dips dept.

Currawong writes "eWeek reports that IBM Microelectronics is working with Apple on a 64-bit PowerPC processor called the GigaProcessor Ultralite (GPUL). Unlike previous reports, eWeek now reports that Apple is testing the chip for use with future hardware. IBM apparently also plans to use the processor in linux-based servers. It's believed IBM will disclose some details of the processor in October at the upcoming Microprocessor Forum in San Jose, California. While this story is similar to recent stories about Apple using Power4-based IBM chips in future Macs, the GPUL, unlike the Power4, is smaller, runs cooler and consumes far less power, making it suitable for desktop machines and small servers. The processor is described as having the same 8-way superscalar design fully supporting Symmetric MultiProcessing." We had a previous story about these new chips.

this has already been posted a week ago

[Silvorgold]

heard rumors of this back when the power4 was being announced...originally everyone thought the new G5s in a year would be running it...then IBM denied it, but the rumor is back....