One word that will prevent Atom from ever competing with ARM - Jazelle.

Maybe Intel should get the Blue-Men to go with the sales staff when they call on potential buyers. If they think those rascals are so cool, they might want to buy Intel hardware.

Love to see a pc based model on smartphones, where you do not have to throw your phonejust to get new software features. Also no need to buy new apps everytime you buy a phone. Also choice of hardware and network operator without the monopoly of the operator, or hardware or software manufacturer like apple , microsoft, intel etc.