Windows operating system for mobile devices

Microsoft plans to bring in windows operating system for mobile phones. Microsoft is working on a new Windows system for mobile devices like tablet computers. The system would focus on devices using energy-saving chips designed by the British company ARM. Many of ARM's chips are currently used in both the iPad and iPhone from Apple.

Recently, NVIDIA Tegra 2 , a dual core processor was launched for mobiles and many handset makers like Motorola and LG were poised to launch Tegra 2 in their upcoming handset models.

Such operating systems like dual core processors makes life easier and faster. They aid faster browsing, and better gaming experience. The UI would be much smoother and responsive. But most of all, dual core processors have a very low power consumption index. They offer better performance consuming much lower power compared to single core processors.

Now Windows will reportedly offer versions of its Windows CE and Windows Phone 7 systems that run on ARM chips. Its standard Desktop Windows system will be designed for x-86 architecture chips from Intel and AMD . The new systems should support chips from both ARM, Intel and AMD. Quallcomm, Texas Instruments and Samsung all produce chips with ARM designs.

Microsoft competitor Apple currently dominates the tablet computer market, selling 7.5 million of its iPads between its debut in April and the end of September. However, tablet computers running Google's Android operating system are expected to eat into that lead in the near future.

An alliance with ARM could help Microsoft catch up in the mobile devices market. Microsoft official Achim Berg has noted that, since the introduction of its smartphone software, Windows Phone 7, 1.5 million Windows mobiles have been sold, meeting expectations.

akankshas@cybermedia.co.in