AMD intros two mobile processors.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) has introduced two new low-power mobile processors designed to offer outstanding computing performance and true mobility for thin and light notebooks. The new low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor models 2800+ and 2700+ further expand the award-winning AMD Athlon 64 processor family, offering a powerful 32-bit computing experience today with a seamless transition to 64-bit applications. These processors also offer 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. security feature, to be enabled by the upcoming Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP Service Pack 2. "AMD was the first to combine high-performance 32-bit computing with a 64-bit turbocharger tur·bo·charg·er n. See turbosupercharger. tur  bo·charged adj. in your backpack and on your desk. Now, thinner and lighter notebooks can be fueled with this same cutting-edge performance plus security enhancements to be enabled by the upcoming 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. SP2," said Marty Seyer, vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, AMD. "We're bringing customers peace of mind by helping them protect their data and their PC investment." Like all the existing AMD mobile processors, these new low-power offerings enable an outstanding computing experience on the go with extended system battery life enabled by AMD PowerNow! technology, as well as the benefit of wireless compatibility with today's most popular wireless solutions. Global PC vendor Acer Inc. is among the first suppliers to support the use of low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors in a new Ferrari brand thin and light notebook for consumers and business customers worldwide. Likewise, Chinese manufacturer Amoi Electronics Company Ltd. is incorporating the low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor in a notebook. "As the first China 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 to announce development of a low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor-based notebook, we expect to bring real benefits to our customers. The Amoi Va series will be equipped with the latest high-performance processor, as well as a widescreen display in an attractive slim-and-wide form factor," said Yale Guan guan: see curassow. , general manager of Amoi's Information Technology Group. "These benefits combine to provide mobile users with an exceptional, portable computing experience." Thin and light notebooks will be available from Acer in May, while Amoi expects to offer the new Va series notebooks during the second half of this year. The new low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor models 2800+ and 2700+ are available immediately worldwide for thin and light mobile PCs. All pricing is in 1,000-unit quantities. The low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor models 2800+ and 2700+ are priced at $241 and $209, respectively. For pricing details please visit: http://www.amd.com/pricing. |
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