One of the biggest problems faced by developers of smart mobile devices (phones, MIDs, netbooks, etc) is total power consumption of all the circuitry needed for multi-mode operation with multiple “always-on” radios.
The all in one devices might support WiFi, 3G and WiMAX (later LTE). They might also include features like GPS, enhanced graphics/video players, on- line gaming. But that will increase power consumption and shorten battery life, which in turn limits mobility.

There have been complaints that Intel’s AToM processor (targeted for MIDs and other mobile devices) consumes too much power. Combine that with all the other circuitry needed and multiple radios that are always on and the result is a fully functional device with very short battery life.

Any opinions on how this tradeoff will play out?