> While not intended for desktops or notebooks, an e5500 cored processor
> seems low draw enough for a good notebook.

Yes, you're obviously not the only one to come to that conclusion:

http://blogs.freescale.com/2010/06/23/what%e2%80%99s-up-with-64-bit-embedded-computing/#comments

Unfortunately, Preet Virk (who is strategic marketing director for Freescale's Networking Processor Division), while referring to Roberto's comment in general (and some points specifically), did not comment on his notebook remark.