However, Intel is working on better power efficiency technology that Android can take advantage of to further boost run times, unlike desktop OS Android is better optimized for minimal power usage, and also Intel bought out a company that was working on ways to instantly switch between two OS to make it easier to do without always rebooting. 

Add this is likely to be a solution for ARM based systems as well as they start introducing Windows 8 and help ease the transition, and of course Google is making sure Android can work well with x86 hardware as well.

So keep a eye out for next gen systems coming out late next year…