More formidable still is Intel's ability to pair multibillion-dollar factories with unmatched manufacturing know-how, both of which have kept the company in control of the processor market for decades.

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All of the system's components, including the main control unit, the processor, the speakers, the subwoofers and even one of the two remotes (the second "subremote" provides only basic functions) share an attractive rosewood-framed metal theme.

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ThinkFlood representatives say the company has been busy developing RedEye Pro, a networked home automation processor capable of whole-house control.

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Given how tightly Apple likes to control the user experience of its products, using a Snapdragon app processor would be a remarkable departure from its traditional mobile strategy that has worked so well for the company in developed markets.

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Alongside the HTC-made handset are an altitude and orbit control system, two propulsion setups and a Linux-based computer with a "high-speed" processor.

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