WebProNews

The joint-developed cell chip, designed by Sony, Toshiba and IBM, created a great deal of buzz when it was announced. But what uses will cell processors have?

Users can expect the first use of the cell architecture to appear in Sony's upcoming Playstation 3 (which was first mentioned in 2003). However, what other uses are being planned for the Cell chips? Will they be appearing in PCs and other home computing appliances? News.com sheds some light:

In all likelihood, Cell will sell in far greater numbers than the just-as-trumpeted Itanium. Sony will put it into the PlayStation 3 video console. Unless gamers lose interest in stock cars, ninja stars and wiping out space aliens between now and 2006, that thing will sell. IBM and Toshiba will put it in products, too.

Still, whether the chip will be able to enter different markets is another question that hinges on [other] factors

One of the factors deals with Cell chips having their temperatures controlled by air-cooling (fans). Because of that, other areas of use are up in the air.

WebProNews | Breaking eBusiness News
Your source for investigative ebusiness reporting and breaking news.