Transmeta unveils Efficeon brand for TM8000 microprocessors

Transmeta Corporation unveiled Efficeon, the brand name and logo for its new, high-performance TM8000 microprocessor family. Efficeon ushers in a new era of efficient computing for users of ultra-portable and mainstream notebook computers.

Arthur Swift, Senior VP, Marketing, Transmeta Corporation, “The Efficeon processor’s LongRun power management features and integrated architecture gives system designers and marketers a wide range of choices in creating products that deliver added value, functionality, security, comfort, reliability, and cost-savings to end users.

The Efficeon’s ability to execute upto eight instructions per clock enables typical, real-world applications to run about 50% faster per clock cycle, and multimedia applications up to 80% faster per clock cycle, than the current Crusoe TM5800 processor. 

Many major computer makers have been evaluating the Efficeon processor for a wide range of applications. 

Says Tim Bajarin, President and mobile computing expert, Creative Strategies. “The Efficeon processor should be considered by computer makers looking to build small, thin and light designs that require minimal power budgets.” 

The new microprocessor brand look is meant to radiate its underlying personality and attributes through a strong, clean and distinctive look that is simple, but arresting. 

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