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Alienware Announces Systems Featuring AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor; Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX Systems Empower Users to Get More Done With Elevated Performance of AMD Dual-Core Processor.


MIAMI Miami, cities, United States
Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə).

1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896.
 -- Alienware(R), the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, and professional systems, announced that Alienware Aurora(TM) and Aurora(TM) ALX ALX Alexandria (Egyptian automobile license plate)
ALX America's Learning Exchange
ALX Alienware Luxury Experience (Alienware Corp.
 systems are now available with the new 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.  Athlon(TM) 64 X2 dual-core processor. With AMD dual-core technology, Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX systems open up exciting multitasking multitasking

Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity.
 possibilities with increased capacity to run multiple applications simultaneously.

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor utilizes the next-generation approach of having two processing cores placed on a single die to provide maximum performance for multi-threaded and digital media applications. AMD dual-core powered Alienware systems allow users to work at full speed on one project while accomplishing another demanding task in the background, such as burning music, downloading large files, or rendering images.

Providing cutting-edge performance in both 32-bit and 64-bit computing environments, Alienware systems with AMD dual-core technology include innovations like an integrated memory controller that promotes faster processing and AMD's Direct Connect Architecture. Direct Connect Architecture supplies each processing core with the memory and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output.

I/O - Input/Output
 bandwidth necessary to maintain peak performance.

"With the availability of the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor on Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX systems, Alienware now expands its AMD64 product line offering to our customer base," said Patrick Cooper, director of product management for Alienware. "As a result, customers can take advantage of this industry-transforming dual-core technology on a diverse selection of Alienware's top systems."

"AMD's breakthrough AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor enables users of the Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX to dramatically expand the amount of tasks they can get done in a given amount of time," said Teresa DeOnis, desktop brand manager, AMD. "Consumers will see their productivity thrive using AMD dual-core powered Alienware systems."

Initially AMD's Athlon 64 X2 will be available in the US only and will be launched in Europe shortly.

About Alienware

Alienware manufactures high-performance desktop, notebook, and media center systems and leading-edge professional systems. Alienware offers unique and award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe, Australia, and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , and will soon be offered in other locations around the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . For more information, please visit http://www.alienware.com/athlonX2 or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).
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