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    Can Someone Explain "Embedded" For Me?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by UserofFZ21Z, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. UserofFZ21Z

    UserofFZ21Z Notebook Consultant

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    Hi.
    As in terms of a processor with embedded and one without it?

    And can anyone confirm if the processor in FZ's is soldered in or not?

    This is my processor...
    T7500

    And if it isn't soldered in, could it be upgraded for this?...
    T9900
     
    UserofFZ21Z, Sep 13, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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  3. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    I think this is the wrong context for the question asked. The OP is asking about something relative to the processor itself not a "system". But I am not sure what the OP is asking about, the question is a bit vague.

    Gary
     
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  4. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    you cant upgrade to the T9900 because you can only run CPUs wich have an 800mhz FSB. the T9900 has a 1066mhz FSB.
     
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  5. UserofFZ21Z

    UserofFZ21Z Notebook Consultant

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    I'm still a little unsure, as to the actual difference between a processor that is classed as embedded, and one that isn't.

    Thanks for clearing that up, all I need to know is if I can.
     
    UserofFZ21Z, Sep 13, 2009
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  6. arth1

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    An embedded class CPU isn't in itself embedded, much like hot dog mustard isn't made with or comes with hot dogs, or a town car isn't for town use only. It's simply suitable for embedded systems, either due to low power consumption and costs, or because it handles multiple functions and thus saves the embedded system makers from using multiple chips.

    Normally, an "embedded" class CPU will be far less powerful -- in an embedded system, you only need enough power to handle the task at hand, and you (hopefully) know ahead of time how much CPU power will be needed.
    Via C series and Intel Atom are good examples of embedded class CPUs. Quite frankly, they suck for desktop use, unless you only do things where speed is rather irrelevant.
     
    arth1, Sep 13, 2009
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