So, no multi core from Nokia? Thoughts

[cckgz4]

So do we (WP OS) really need multiple cores? With the way the OS is running currently is just as smooth than any other OS. I really don't think WP needs multiple cores even with WP8 and I think the cores will only come out for marketing purposes and to battle the other phones on different OSs out there. I agree 100% with Elop and don't think WP needs it. But who knows, MS will by all means increase the OS power and apps that need multiple core will come out and with that, we have no choice than to stay with them. OSs get destroyed when multiple cores come in the picture and devices wouldn't be able to upgrade.....at least that's what I think.

No but according to some, it's a necessity

 

[AngryNil]

What a stupid article. Since BGR ran it, I knew it was rubbish.

Nokia's Windows Phones will feature dual-core ST-Ericsson U8500, says STMicroelectronics chief -- Engadget

So do we (WP OS) really need multiple cores? With the way the OS is running currently is just as smooth than any other OS.

Current hardware is underpowered and holding the platform back from graphically intensive gaming titles. N.O.V.A 3 and Shadowgun aren't possible on aged single-core chips, at least with the current development environment.

But here's the real question - why limit yourself to matching the competition? Windows Phone does an admirable job with current hardware, why wouldn't you want an absolute beast of a multi-core machine? Next to instant loading times, killer graphics and gameplay, no disappearing content when you scroll too fast, buttery smooth scrolling in the more poorly coded apps, no lag when apps first load and are pulling in data?

No OS needs multiple cores. Necessity is a silly argument.

 

[socialcarpet]

No, Windows Phone doesn't need multiple cores to function, or even function well.

What Windows Phone does need multiple cores for, is to compete with other phones. From a marketing standpoint, yes, but also because more features are added to phone OS's and developers are creating apps that can actually use more than one core.

Windows Phone in it's current form wouldn't benefit from more cores at all. The OS can't use them and there are no apps written to take advantage of that architecture.

But WP8 certainly will be designed to use multiple cores, which will mean much more robust multitasking will be possible, and we'll see more dynamic games and more sophisticated apps. Things like editing a video you made on the phone, or even editing photos, will be much faster and more powerful with multi-core processors on board.

 

[kenzibit]

What a stupid article. Since BGR ran it, I knew it was rubbish.

Nokia's Windows Phones will feature dual-core ST-Ericsson U8500, says STMicroelectronics chief -- Engadget



Current hardware is underpowered and holding the platform back from graphically intensive gaming titles. N.O.V.A 3 and Shadowgun aren't possible on aged single-core chips, at least with the current development environment.

But here's the real question - why limit yourself to matching the competition? Windows Phone does an admirable job with current hardware, why wouldn't you want an absolute beast of a multi-core machine? Next to instant loading times, killer graphics and gameplay, no disappearing content when you scroll too fast, buttery smooth scrolling in the more poorly coded apps, no lag when apps first load and are pulling in data?

No OS needs multiple cores. Necessity is a silly argument.

Lol..take it easy bro

 

[jaj324]

I want a quad core, 2G RAM, 5.5" Super Amoled screen BEAST of a windows phone. No, I'm not kidding, I really do.

 

[badMojo69]

The phone seems to work fine with 1 core.

 

[based_graham]

WP8 will run on multiple cores

dual cores will support a higher resolution etc single cores will stick to the resoution you have now. MS might limit how much apps you can run at the same time on a single core while adding more flexability on dual core devices.

I expect Nokia and MS to really tweak WP8 to ensure the end user has a very pleasant experience so they will make it work.

I also expect a Nokia Blackberry Styled WP8 device to come up maybe running Tango specs but of course with a lower resolution 480x480

 

[ejb222]

I say bring on the multi core processors...need is different than want...and how can anyone really say what Apollo needs if they haven't even seen it yet.

 

[dameon_03]

I'm interested in the idea and I'm anxious to see how ms implements the multi core in windows phone