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June 14, 2006
Dell Inc. could roll out a Advanced Micro Devices Inc. chip based desktop computer as early as September, according to a Wall Street analyst.
The report comes less than a month after Dell Inc. said it would begin using chips made by Advanced Micro Devices Inc., spurning its longtime partner Intel Corp.
"Citigroup Investment Research has confirmed from industry sources that Dell will offer an AMD based desktop in September of this year. No details of box configuration are available. We note that AMD has recently expressed confidence that they will gain share in the second half of the year, and we point to this win as the basis for this confidence," Citigroup analyst Glen Yeung wrote in a note.
Dell Inc. could roll out a Advanced Micro Devices Inc. chip based desktop computer as early as September
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June 1, 2006
Advanced Micro Devices may be looking to buy graphics company ATI Technologies, a move that would benefit the overall graphics industry reports Forbes Magazine
RBC Capital Markets says
"The synergies of this seem consistent with the recent announcements by AMD to significantly increase capacity over the next few-years," wrote analyst Apjit Walia in a note to investors Wednesday. "We believe ATI is a rare-buy in the semiconductor space right now given the near-term tie-up dynamics."
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Alienware(R) has announced the AMD LIVE!(TM) branded Aurora(TM) 7500 and Aurora ALX desktop systems, enabling users to consolidate their photos, videos, music, and movies in one place while accessing all of it through their TVs, game consoles, MP3 players, cell phones, and other common digital devices. In addition, Aurora 7500, Area-51(R) 7500, and ALX desktop systems are now featuring Blu-ray storage technology, a breakthrough optical disc format that delivers a maximum storage capacity of 50GB on a single dual-layer disc.
As part of the AMD LIVE! experience, Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX systems come equipped with AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 dual-core processors and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition operating systems. AMD64 dual-core technology ensures a seamless entertainment experience when running applications and background tasks simultaneously as well as when playing graphics-intensive games and editing video or audio.
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January 5, 2006
AMD yesterday, unveiled its vision to apply the power and flexibility of the PC to enable enhanced digital entertainment experiences on all the screens in peoples’ lives. AKA AMD unvieled their Intel Viiv Clone..
As part of this vision, AMD plans to extend the professional AMD LIVE! brand to full-featured consumer multimedia desktop and notebook PCs expected to be delivered in mid-2006. True to AMD’s customer-centric approach, AMD LIVE! is meant for innovative, complementary, industry-friendly solutions that enhance the consumer electronics and broadcast devices already accepted and used by consumers today. AMD LIVE! experiences should offer users the ability to seamlessly connect, store, distribute, access and enjoy digital media content in multiple rooms throughout their home and even take it with them to enjoy on the go, virtually anytime, anywhere.
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September 12, 2005
Sun Microsystems, Inc. has announced a new family of enterprise-class x64 (x86, 64-bit) multi-core available servers powered by AMD Opteron processors. The new x64 processors running the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS are touted to offer about one-third the power, one-and-a-half times the performance, and cost half as much as comparably configured 4-way servers from Dell(1). The industry-standard x64 servers can also run standard distributions of the Linux and Windows operating systems.
The new industry-standard x64 multi-core available server family begins with the Sun Fire X2100, the lowest cost single-socket x64 rack-mount server, starting at $745(USD), and includes the two-socket, 4-way Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 servers. Future servers in this same family are being designed to accommodate up to eight multi-core processors to achieve 16-way mid-range system performance levels, offering customers the ability to standardize x64 servers across their entire IT infrastructure. In addition, the new servers are qualified to work with Sun's comprehensive portfolio of software, storage and network switches.
Pricing and Availability The entry-level price for the compact, single rack-unit, up to 2-way Sun Fire X2100 server starts at $745(USD), and includes the Solaris 10 OS, one AMD Opteron processor Model 146 and 512 MB memory. The Sun Fire X4100 entry-level server configuration comes equipped with the Solaris 10 OS, one AMD Opteron processor Model 248, 1 GB memory, one power supply unit and one service processor, priced at $2,195(USD). The Sun Fire X4200 entry-level server configuration comes equipped with the Solaris 10 OS, one AMD Opteron processor Model 248, 1GB memory, one power supply unit and one service processor, priced at $2,595(USD). More information on the Sun Fire x64 servers and the promotions can be found at: www.sun.com/x64.
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August 29, 2005
Advanced Micro Devices or AMD plans to cut the price on its Opteron microprocessors reports the Inquirer
The dual core Opteron HE models are of some interest, because at 55W for a dual core package, they now give Pentium M power levels of 27W a run for their money.
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August 23, 2005
AMD today issued a challenge to rival Intel to conduct a head-to-head competition of dual-core x86 server processors. AMD's proposed dual-core duel in 2005 would be a live, public performance evaluation between server platforms based on the highest-performing Dual-Core AMD Opteron 800 Series or 200 Series processors and the corresponding Intel x86 server processors that are commercially available in volume.
The challenge features the world's first x86 dual-core server microprocessor, the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor, in a boxing ring waiting for the Intel challenger.
That is so funny
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AMD has annouced two new additions to their popular 64-bit mobile processor family , the MT-40 and the MT-37. The MT-40 and MT-37 are expected to be available in new ENVY Featherweight and ENVY Middleweight notebook computers from VoodooPC.
By adding AMD Turion 64 mobile technology to their product portfolio, VoodooPC can now bring award-winning AMD64 performance to thinner and lighter notebooks. AMD's mobile technology not only helps PC buyers experience 64-bit computing, but it also enables extended battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest graphics and wireless solutions.
The first notebooks based on the latest AMD Turion 64 mobile technology MT-40 and MT-37 can be ordered now from VoodooPC's web site, and they are expected to be available for delivery soon throughout North America.
Availability
AMD Turion 64 mobile technology MT-40 and MT-37 are available immediately worldwide.
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August 16, 2005
AMD has announced the Mobile AMD Athlon(TM) 64 processor 4000+ for high-performance, full-size notebook computers.
Based on the AMD64 technology, this new mobile processor enables a powerful computing experience in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments. The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ also offers Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP), an advanced security feature designed to prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers plans to incorporate the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ into a new AMILO A1667G notebook.
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