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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You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.Kyle Schlosser
Oct 1, 2009
We are often asked, Why a dual processor Netbook?
The Swordfish Net 102 Dual Netbook was developed to fill a specific void in Latin America.
The standard notebook or laptop computer, although an industry standard around the world,
was out of reach for many Latin Americans. Pricing for Technology products in these
countries is far higher than in North America. Once the Atom processor hit the market, and
developers began building the now ever popular netbook computer, the lesser priced
processors and chipsets placed the small computers put the netbook within reach of most
Latin Americans.
But once purchased, they found that the Atom processor just could not support the
multi-tasking needs of students and proffessionals hoping to utilize these in place of the
more expensive laptop computers. Running a Graphics program, Word, Excel and listening to
your favorite mp3, just couldnt be supported.
There was nothing to loose in modifying the 945 chipset to support integrated Atom
Processors. So, after 6 months of testing and modifications, we have developed what we feel
is the best solution for a load sharing Dual Atom processor netbook. We found that it works
best on the Windows XP operating system. Both Windows Vista and the new Windows 7 preformed below Windows XP in the load sharing department, ie, splitting the load to both processors.
Integrating 3G technology allowed for mobile internet connections as
WiFi hotspots are not as plentiful in Latin America. Broadband via land lines are very limited by neighborhoods and lack of equipment in most of Latin America, but Wireless via 3G technology is becoming readily available in most countries. Therefore the addition of the 3G module made sense.
If you are looking for a netbook that equals the standard laptop in basic performance, the Swordfish 102 Dual processor fits the bill. However, the 3 cell lithium battery only supports up to 2.5 hours
of normal use. This is not an issue if you use it in your office or home. But to use the Swordfish Dual as a mobile device has its limitations due to the power consumption buy the Dual Processors. We have two options to improve your battery life, the first, two 3 cell batteries, the second, an additional 6 cell battery that can add up to 4.5 hours to your computing time.
Thomas
Oct 1, 2009
That absolutely answered my question, Kyle. Thanks for stopping by!
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