Introduced last year Nokia N900 internet tablet is a good choice for mobile enthusiasts who like to tinker with alternative operating systems and software. Even greater interest among these users will obviously be caused by the news that the ARM Cortex A8 processor with the base frequency of 600 MHz operating in Nokia N900 turns out to be able to accelerate well.
One of the Maemo (the software platform used in Nokia N900) forum participants, hiding under the nickname Lehto, managed to increase the frequency of the processor ARM Cortex A8 up to 1000 MHz (fixed effect)by modifying the kernel of the operating system. It is noted that Nokia N900 has a stable operation at 900 MHz frequency.
Naturally, when overclocking the processor the productivity of mobile device also increases, although, meantime of course reduces the time of off-line operation and potentially – its service period. In addition, the actual performance may depend on climate, ambient temperature and even on the specific sample of chip in your Nokia N900. It is interesting that this internet tablet uses the same ARM Cortex A8 processor at 600 MHz, and the iPhone 3GS, although the Apple communicator is much better protected from interference of mobile hackers.
