Nokia N97 still using ARM11 not OMAP 3? (flag)

www.slashgear.com — It’s currently unconfirmed, but All About Symbian are reporting that the new Nokia N97 uses the same Texas Instruments ARM11 processor, with a higher clock speed, as the N95, rather than the newer TI OMAP 3 chip . If true, this will come as a disappointment for anyone hoping the new ...

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  The Nokia RX-51(N900?) will have a OMAP3, better screen, more like a REAL PC, etc. (It just can't made phone calls, but It should at least have data-only HSDPA ) So, fans can relax, a superior Nokia MID will exist, my 2 cents worth...

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