HP claims major leap in processor technology


	HP claims major leap in processor technology

ericskiff

1-16-2007 5:20 PM

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nanotechnology, hp, computers, computer, technology, nano, nanotech, moore's law

ericskiff says:

I tend to at least double the projected time to manufacture for anything that involves nanotech, but this sounds like a major leap ahead.

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