6.8GHz cpu and more quantum-optical laptop?

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The discussion revolves around the announcement of a purported 6.8GHz CPU with extensive memory and storage capabilities, alongside the concept of a quantum-optical laptop. Participants explore the feasibility of such technology, the implications of high RAM usage, and the potential for quantum computing applications.

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  • One participant questions the validity of the announcement, suggesting it may be a hoax due to technical limitations of existing operating systems.
  • Another participant raises skepticism about the existence of certain materials mentioned in the context of the technology.
  • A discussion emerges about the necessity of 1TB of RAM, with differing opinions on who would benefit from such capacity.
  • Some participants speculate on the potential for using high RAM as a virtual hard drive, suggesting innovative applications.
  • There is mention of existing systems that utilize RAM-like drives, indicating a market for high-performance storage solutions.
  • A participant proposes an idea for a device that could solve mathematical problems using laser light, questioning its feasibility and connection to digital computing.
  • Research in quantum computing is acknowledged as a relevant and active field, indicating interest in the broader implications of such technologies.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the capabilities of Windows XP and its server versions, with some humor about inaccuracies in the discussion.

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Participants express a mix of skepticism and curiosity, with no consensus on the validity of the technology or its practicality. Multiple competing views remain regarding the feasibility and necessity of the proposed specifications.

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6.8GHz cpu and more quantum-optical laptop??!

6.8GHz CPU w/ 256MB onboard memory
2TB HD space
1TB RAM
8 hours battery life
by AtomChip Corp set to be unveiled at January's Consumer Electronics Show.
http://atomchip.com/_wsn/page4.html
and
http://www.theregister.com/2005/09/07/atom_chip_miracle_machine/

Is this too good to be true? Is it even possible?! :bugeye:
 
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It's a hoax. The dead giveaway is that Windows XP doesn't even support 1TB of RAM. The 64bit version can only address 16GB of RAM.
 
"East-West Euro Intellect" gold metal doesn't even seem to exist.
 
Do we even have need for 1TB of memory?
 
Depends on who "we" is suppose to be.
 
1TB of RAM? Be nice to turn most of that into a virtual HD, then we'd be talkin...
 
They have systems out that replace hard drives with hardwired RAM-like drives. Like, $15,000... but its pretty nice :D
 
even if its a fake, is it a possible to make something like it?
i have this idea for example of making a device that could solve mathematical problems thru interference or other effects using laser light. it would be connected to a regular digital computer which would control it and possibly dampen out the effects of statistical errors if they could happen.
so, is that possible? just an interesting thought...
 
Yah there's a huge deal of research going on in quantum computing :D
 
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There is no Windows XP Server 2002.
 
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haha yah! I was thinking "wait... isn't it 2003?"

And what the hell is a "World Genius"
 
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I saw this thing on the net from a post on slashdot and I was thinking to myself, something like this is coming soon and it hasn't gotten a lot of media attention. I really wish that it existed though.