XDR & XDR2

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I've seen on Rambus.com some upcoming system memory. It looks as if there may be a return of something reminiscent of the old Rambus memory from a few years back. Correct me if I am wrong, I'm also looking to hear news from somewhere else about this...

 

[nonameo]

I seee you're a Rambus fan...

*ahem*

Anyways, I do believe this RAM is used in consoles. So, it's not "upcoming", it's already out there. As for desktop computers, I see JEDEC ruling for the foreseeable future. I think RAMBUS just left too bad of a taste in manufacturer's mouths.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Yes, i think i seen its used in the PS3!? not sure exactly, but interesting though...

thanks for the reply

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
Yes, i think i seen its used in the PS3!? not sure exactly, but interesting though...

thanks for the reply

It is used in the playstation 3.

And a substantial amount of rambus bus technology is also used in the PS3, as well as some licensed rambus tech in the Cell Broadband Engine.

Hence their stock doing well lately despite them running out of DDR makers to sue

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

HAHA thats awesome!

 

[Azurik]

Originally posted by: Acanthus

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
Yes, i think i seen its used in the PS3!? not sure exactly, but interesting though...

thanks for the reply

It is used in the playstation 3.

And a substantial amount of rambus bus technology is also used in the PS3, as well as some licensed rambus tech in the Cell Broadband Engine.

Hence their stock doing well lately despite them running out of DDR makers to sue

They're only suing three major DDR players - Samsung, Hynix and Micron. Talk about a bunch of corrupt DDR makers.

I know Rambus has a bad rap due to its sue-happy image, but if your tech is being used without royalties being paid, you need to sue.

 

[taltamir]

technically, those companies were CONVICTED by federal court of forming an illigal price fixing cartel, TWICE, and each time they milked off the market, and the second time they also killed rambus, via illigal methods... the tiny compensation rambus got via lawsuits is nothing compared to where they should be.

Also, they paid some fines...

It is actually cheaper to break the law and pay the fine than it is to play legit (that is, do dishonest but legal things).

 

[Denithor]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
It is used in the playstation 3.

And a substantial amount of rambus bus technology is also used in the PS3, as well as some licensed rambus tech in the Cell Broadband Engine.

Is that why the PS3 is so expensive?

:laugh:

 

[taltamir]

heh, funny...
But if you want to know why, its cause of bluray.