Some analysts say code morphing isn't quite as revolutionary as Transmeta suggests.

CNN: Technology - Transmeta shows prototype Web Slate

The chips use a technology called "code morphing, " which Transmeta says lets them run the same x86-type instructions as Intel processors, but with less power.

CNN: Technology - Transmeta shows prototype Web Slate

For example, once the code-morphing software has translated a particular chunk of x86 code into micro-ops it can store the translated chunk in a special memory to avoid having to translate it again.

ECONOMIST: Transmetamorphosis