First of all, the fact that a device uses micro anything does not automatically make it a smart phone. That's basic logic. Secondly the use of mini/micro port options doesn't mean you need adapters. Unless you call a cable with different terminating ends (one micro, one full) an adapter. For...
Who is this in response to?
Anyway, this is how I use the term engineering sample, and the reason for my speculation on the use of ESs in a consumer product.
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Engineering samples are the beta versions of CPUs that are meant to be used for compatibility qualification or as...
I have no idea what you're talking about. You just blamed me for spinning some point you made, but didn't make, and fault me for not saying the first 4k Pandoras shipped with engineering samples WHEN THIS IS THE FIRST I HEARD OF IT! Go back a page and show me where there was ANY indication that...
I agree. That said these particular ES chips are being sold in consumer devices for reasons that Craigix mentioned. However big cpu manufacturers lend ES out with either an NDA, an agreement to return the chip after development, and prohibit resale of them or use in consumer devices. This is...
Hrrm. Now I have a few questions:
Are there any savings passed on to the consumer when ES chips are used?
Are the ES chips a special offering to those that want cutting edge now? Kind of like for those with the overclocker mentality? The OCers would buy ES units? Or is it more like the...
I agree. In my investigation I came to the conclusion that TI isn't using the term ES like the rest of the processor industry. I got the distinct impression that they were pulling naming convention shennaniganery and the whole thing smells fishy. I'm going to call TI later and ask for...
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