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Originally Posted by ATimson
That's an... interesting translation.  To me, it sounds like they're saying exactly the opposite - that for Windows On ARM they're working on making sure it's compatible with a wide range of hardware, instead of just focusing on one or two chipsets like Apple does with iOS or like Microsoft did with Windows Phone 7. |
The reason they can claim to be unique (working simultaneously with three vendors) is that the chip makers are largely on their own with Linux and Android (each major version of Android has a single reference design from one hardware vendor), but these operating systems are available from all the vendors. It does take them a while to upgrade to the latest Android version, but now you can get Android Ice Cream Sandwich on $50 tablets in China.
I agree that three is better than one, and I don't see any hardware reason why Windows On ARM could not be a success long term. However, the Nook business has been about good quality hardware at a low cost. This isn't 1st generation Windows On ARM territory.