Presenting the Swordfish Net 102 Dual-Processor Netbook: wait, whaaat?!
When I heard about the dual-processor Swordfish Net 102 Dual Netbook Computer, I really wondered what the creators were trying to accomplish. I would love to have more power on smaller notebooks – but the whole machine has to become more powerful for me to take advantage of that change – not just the processor. I’m no huge computer tech spec expert (just an ex-netbook user), but I feel like doubling the processing power of a netbook is like turning the upper half of your body into the Terminator while leaving everything below the torso as the same old scrawny human parts. You get a lot more power, but it seems like you’re really limiting your general mobility and power balance.
That’s because the Swordfish comes with a mere 3-cell battery that already doesn’t last very long with a single Atom processor, and it doesn’t seem to have any more graphical power than any other netbook on the market. I don’t blame them for this, since the netbook casing is already so small…but that begs the question (again): why the extra processor, guys?
If you know a use for the extra power, hit us up in the comments. I’m sure there’s got to be someone who could take advantage of it, but it’s useless to me for games or quick video editing without a better integrated or dedicated graphics solution. If you are interested in the 450 USD Swordfish, check out the full tech specs and deatils on the Swordfish website.
[news via Wired]
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