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Intel, Research In Motion Collaborate on Next-Generation BlackBerry Devices

The BlackBerry handheld device has now found a new CPU. Intel are to collaborate with Reseach in Motion, the makers of the BlackBerry, on their new cpu. The BlackBerry will use Intel's XScale architecture, which in turn uses Intel's new PXA9xx cellular processor. Check out our forums, and of course feel free to post your comments.

Intel, Research In Motion Collaborate on Next-Generation BlackBerry Devices SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2005 ? CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2005 ? Intel Corporation and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced an extensive technology collaboration in which RIM will use Intel communications technology in future BlackBerry® devices. RIM is adopting the Intel XScale® architecture and will utilize the Intel PXA9xx cellular processor, codenamed "Hermon", for its next-generation BlackBerry® devices that will run on high-speed EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) networks. In addition, Intel and RIM will continue working together to drive new wireless technologies and handset features, while also working to support and expand the rich ecosystem of BlackBerry applications and services. RIM has selected the Intel PXA9xx processor for its EDGE communications capabilities and its industry-leading application performance. EDGE is the advanced wireless data technology for GSM that enables users to connect to the Internet and send and receive data with broadband-like speed.

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