Why did Transmeta choose to focus on ultra-light mobile PCs and mobile Internet devices?
Prior to Crusoe, mobile processors were simply desktop processors that were de-rated for the mobile market. Transmeta viewed this as a significant opportunity and specifically designed the smart microprocessor for this underserved market. The Crusoe processor solves a number of problems (excessive heat, low battery life, and underperformance) that have frustrated end users. The Crusoe Processor, along with the emergence of affordable, high-speed, wireless communications will accentuate the shift by users to mobile PCs as they begin to understand that a high-performance, fully compatible solution for all day computing now exists.
