AMD Powers Digital Cube's Highest Performing Personal Media Players-Delivers Productivity, GPS Capabilities and Satellite DMB for Mobile Entertainment.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. Alchemy alchemy (ăl`kəmē), ancient art of obscure origin that sought to transform base metals (e.g., lead) into silver and gold; forerunner of the science of chemistry. (TM) Processor Provides Long-Lasting Battery Life and Minimizes Download Time to Deliver Superior Entertainment Experience on the Go AMD (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) today announced the AMD Alchemy(TM) Au1200(TM) processor powers Digital Cube's latest personal media players (PMPs), the i-Station V43 series, the i-Station V43 Navi series and the SK C&C Air series. Optimized for portable entertainment devices, the AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor delivers a new generation of conveniences and features including scalable DVD-quality displays, long-lasting battery life and effortless video content transfer so consumers can easily enjoy entertainment on the go. Launched in November, the i-Station V43 series and the i-Station V43 Navi are two of the most powerful and feature-rich PMPs on the market. With a 4.3-inch TFT LCD (Thin Film Transistor LCD) See LCD. touch screen, 14/7 hours of audio/video, multi-tasking capabilities and direct downloads from other mobile devices, users can watch their favorite movie, review business proposals and navigate to lunch meetings with GPS directions, all while on the go. The SK C&C Air series was developed by Digital Cube, in partnership with SK Telecom/C&C, and also relies on the AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor to power multimedia and navigation functions. Building off the solid foundation of AMD's Alchemy Au1200 processor, the SK C&C Air series offers a new, innovative function for PMPs -- satellite Digital Multimedia Broadcast (DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) See mobile TV. ) capabilities. As the first PMPs that can receive digital signals from satellite broadcasts, the SK C&C Air series maximizes entertainment options for mobile users. This latest PMP See point-to-multipoint and portable media player. PMP - Portable Media Player boasts similar features and functionality as the i-Station V43 series including long-lasting battery life and 4.3 inch TFT LCD touch screen. "The integration of the AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor in Digital Cube's latest PMPs provides consumers with living-room quality video entertainment on the go," said Dr. Yeonsik Yu, R&D Director, Digital Cube. "By combining AMD's expertise in embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. processing with Digital Cube's leadership in developing innovative portable media devices, users will be hard pressed to find a more engaging portable media experience." The Alchemy Au1200 processor incorporated within the i-Station V43 series and the SK C&C Air series allows users to play common video formats natively without the need to convert to PMP-compatible file formats through a personal computer, greatly reducing the time it takes to download and play fresh video entertainment. Additionally, by supporting WMV (Windows Media Video) A family of digital video compression technologies from Microsoft based on MPEG-4. Version 9 of the WMV codec was released to the SMPTE organization and became the SMPTE 421M standard, otherwise known as VC-1 (see VC-1). 9 playback, Digital Cube users can watch animated lectures, play MP3 files, and view Adobe and Microsoft documents, all while accessing GPS functionality. Additionally, the SK C&C Air series' added support of satellite DMB helps users capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. high quality satellite broadcasts while on the move. "Consumers worldwide have demonstrated their enthusiasm for PMPs," said Jim Black
Jim Black (born 1967 in Seattle, Washington) is a jazz drummer who has performed with Tim Berne and Dave Douglas, among others. He attended Berklee College of Music. , vice president, AMD Microprocessor Solutions Sector. "These latest products by Digital Cube, aided by the performance of the Alchemy Au1200 processor, showcase the best in feature, power and performance in mobile entertainment." The enhanced functionality of Digital Cube's i-Station V43 series, i-Station V43 Navi series and the SK C&C Air series is a result of the AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor's integrated media acceleration hardware and accompanying media player software. The AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor is designed to support industry-standard media formats, including MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 1/2, MPEG4, WMV9, H.263 and DivX at full D1 resolution (720 x 480). The Digital Cube i-Station V43 series, i-Station V43 Navi series and the SK C&C Air series portable media players with the AMD Alchemy Au1200 processor are available now in select regions. All devices will be featured at the Consumer Electronics Show, January 5-8, 2006, in the AMD booth, #30374 in the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . About AMD Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that empower users worldwide. For more information visit www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Alchemy, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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