AMD Packs Performance With Mobility in New Processor for Thin and Light Notebooks; Fujitsu Computer Systems Offering Notebook Powered by New Low-Power Mobile AMD Athlon Processor
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 17, 2004—
AMD (NYSE:AMD) today introduced the new low-power mobile
AMD Athlon(tm) XP-M processor 2100+ for thin and light notebooks in
mainstream and value markets. Like existing AMD mobile processors,
this new low-power offering is designed to provide excellent computing
performance on the go, extended system battery life enabled by AMD
PowerNow!(tm) technology and the benefit of full wireless
compatibility with many of today's most popular wireless solutions.
"AMD continues to shake up the industry by putting cutting-edge
technology in the hands of real people who want to work and play on
the go," said Marty Seyer, vice president and general manager,
Microprocessor Business Unit, AMD. "With our low-power processors, PC
manufacturers can pack heavyweight performance into lightweight
notebooks."
In the North American market, Fujitsu Computer Systems announced
it will upgrade its LifeBook(R) S2000 notebook with a full-featured,
thin and light model based on the new low-power mobile AMD Athlon XP-M
processor 2100+.
"Our customers will experience leading performance coupled with
excellent portability with this addition to our popular LifeBook S2000
notebook family," said Richard McCormack, vice president of product
marketing, Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation.
Thin and light notebooks are available from Fujitsu now. Computer
manufacturers in China and Taiwan planning to offer systems during the
second half of this year include BOE, Twinhead and Thunis (Tsing-Hua
Unisplendor).
Availability
The new low-power mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2100+ is
available immediately worldwide for thin and light mobile PCs.
Pricing
The new low-power mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor 2100+ is priced
at $97 in 1,000-unit quantities. For pricing details please visit:
http://www.amd.com/pricing.
About AMD
AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces microprocessors, Flash memory
devices and system-on-chip solutions for the computer, communications
and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to helping its
customers deliver standards-based, customer-focused solutions for
technology users, ranging from enterprises to government agencies and
individual consumers. Founded in 1969, AMD is a Standard & Poor's 500
company with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the
United States, Europe, Japan and Asia.
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Jo Albers, 512-602-3526 (PR)
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or
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