OK...had to read thru all the comments and then add my own.

First off....there are some correct assumptions...doing things in hardware,
specific tasks for instance that are the ONLY task it does, as in graphics
rendering do VERY well in hardware.  I've done it in my past life.

Second, using them as a pre or co processor also does well....IF....again,
its doing a specific task only.  And it still applies to cluster computers
as well.

Now, back to Starbridge.  It's based on Xilinx FPGA's, can't recall what
part exactly.  They have been around...TRYING to push this thing for the
last 8 years or so.  Just recently they had a press release saying they sold
5 units to the gov't (nice way to spend our tax dollars in the states).
Yet....does it work?  Jury is still out and probably will be for some time.

And yes....they are located not far from me, so I do have some insight on
the company and have talked to the Xilinx FAE in passing about it...and he
is very familiar with this.  I won't say anymore....least not on the forum.




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