AMD Athlon 64 Processor Family Wins VARBusiness Magazine Editor's Choice Award.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) today announced that the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 and Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors have been named the "Editor's Choice" by VARBusiness magazine. The award was presented at the second annual Tech Innovator Awards show, where AMD also was recognized for outstanding achievement in technology innovation for the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+. "Products like the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor are breakthroughs for our readers, the solution providers who implement technology for end users throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ," says VARBusiness editorial director Robert C. DeMarzo. "I don't recall the last time a system integrator or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and told me they like being forced to take a proprietary, bundled solution. AMD supports and endorses open industry standards, such as wireless 802.11, and we offer secure, open-source, customer-centric solutions. We believe this is why AMD Athlon 64 processors continue to receive these awards," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. "We are very pleased with our execution on AMD64 technologies. This is just the beginning. AMD Athlon 64 is a great platform and we are working to continue to provide our customers with the performance that they demand. In addition to being the 'Editor's Choice,' the AMD Athlon 64 processor family is also the choice of PC customers who want outstanding performance plus the peace of mind that comes with added security and future-ready technology." The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+ was named a finalist in the client device category of the VARBusiness Tech Innovators award competition. This high-performance mobile PC processor, which offers an ideal balance between performance and mobility, was among 466 entries submitted by 250 companies in nine technology categories. AMD offers high-performance AMD64 processors for a wide array of mobile PCs, ranging from full-size, desktop-replacement systems to thin and light notebooks for true mobile performance. Notebooks powered by Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors benefit from exceptional 32-bit performance, 64-bit capability, HyperTransport(TM) technology, AMD PowerNow!(TM) technology for extended system battery life, and an Enhanced Virus Protection Enhanced Virus Protection, often abbreviated as EVP, is a proprietary technology used by AMD which attempts to prevent malicious computer code from being executed without the user's knowledge or permission. feature that helps protect against certain malicious viruses when enabled by Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Service Pack 2, in both 32-bit and 64-bit operating environments In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. . As more of today's businesses Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. and consumers demand high-performing notebooks on the go, AMD is delivering to OEMs and solution providers performance that meets or exceeds their customers' expectations. With the power of AMD64 technology today plus 64-bit capability for tomorrow's software, customers can benefit from industry-leading performance with the confidence that their investment is protected. AMD will be recognized in the VARBusiness Dec. 13 "State of Technology" issue, which will include profiles, features and in-depth explanations of the technologies and products. About AMD64 AMD64 evolves the industry-standard 32-bit x86 architecture The generic term x86 refers to the "CISC" type instruction set of the most commercially successful CPU architecture[1] in the history of personal computing, used in processors from Intel, AMD, VIA, and others. to support the demanding 64-bit environment that will enable future generations of computer functionality and productivity. AMD designed the AMD64 platform to allow end users to enjoy reliable, best-in-class performance on the 32-bit software they own today while preparing for a seamless transition to high-performance 64-bit applications. The AMD64 architecture is also designed to enhance the security of your computing environment by integrating Enhanced Virus Protection technology enabled by advanced anti-virus features in Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Service Pack 2 and the upcoming Windows Server See Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Home Server, Windows 2000 and Windows NT. 2003 Service Pack 1. Since the introduction of the AMD64 architecture in 2003, the AMD Opteron(TM) processor for servers and workstations and the AMD Athlon 64 processors for desktop and notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. have earned more than 60 awards for innovation and performance and the support of more than 2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders, and distributors. About AMD AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron, AMD PowerNow! and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. 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