Netbooks on Chinese processors

Many are interested in netbooks today, the world in general tends to be more mobile, more practical, more convenient.
Is it possible to find a reasonable compromise between the high cost of Atom processors and the too “trimmed” functionality and performance of the ARM core? Looks like the answer is found ...

Engineers Lemote decided to design a netbook based on Chinese Loongson-2F processors, which, as noted, will have a low cost compared to competitors. This chip is based on the MIPS 64-bit superscalar architecture, operates at clock speeds of 600–800 MHz (limited by the manufacturer, the nominal frequency is 900 MHz), contains two 64-KB cache for data and commands, 512-KB cache of the second level, 2 each ALU and FPU, an integrated DDR2 memory controller, and also features a very low power consumption of 4 watts. In its production using 90-nm technology. Source of

The netbook will hit the market under the name Fuloong Mini. Here are its main characteristics:

• Loongson-2F processor;
• One socket SO-DIMM, DDR2-667 memory module with a capacity of 512 MB;
• Chipset: AMD CS5536;
• Network: Dual LAN Realtek RTL8110SC;
• Sound: Realtek ALC655;
• 80 GB hard drive;
• Ports: infrared, four USB, serial, DB9 interface.

And here you can read more about Loongson 2F processors, which will be in this netbook. And that promise to catch up with the Pentium 4.

What do you think, dear habrasoobschestvo? How do you like the idea of ​​Chinese processors? Competition is always good, but does something come out of it competitive or is it not?