AMD Rings in the Season with a New Mobile AMD Sempron Processor for Thin and Light Notebook PCs; New Notebooks Expected from Packard Bell, Gericom to Brighten the Holidays in Europe
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 23, 2004—
AMD (NYSE:AMD) today introduced the new Mobile AMD
Sempron(TM) processor 3000+ for thin and light notebooks, expanding
the popular product family that has redefined everyday computing for
today's mobile lifestyle with AMD's latest technology. In addition to
offering best-in-class performance, this full-featured mobile
processor also offers Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) designed to
prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses when enabled by
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)(a).
"Mobile AMD Sempron processors provide the performance and
features required by today's on-the-go consumers who expect reliable
computing and Internet access everyday, everywhere," said Marty Seyer,
corporate vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business
Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. "Along with increasing Internet
usage comes the potential for greater exposure to viruses, so AMD has
equipped all the Mobile AMD Sempron processors with cutting-edge
security for protection and peace of mind made possible by EVP and
SP2." The new Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ for thin and light
notebooks offers the freedom of true mobility with extended system
battery life enabled by AMD PowerNow!(TM) advanced power management
technology. Like all AMD mobile processors, the Mobile AMD Sempron
processor 3000+ also helps consumers and business professionals stay
connected from virtually anywhere thanks to compatibility with today's
most popular wireless solutions, including wireless LAN 802.11a, b and
g.
New notebook PCs based on the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+
are expected from Packard Bell and Gericom in time for the holiday
shopping season.
"The Packard Bell EasyNote E6 series, based on the Mobile AMD
Sempron processor, provides a full mobile multimedia platform for
consumers to play, manage and share all their photos, videos and music
through a powerful and easy-to-use interface," said Louis Perrin,
product marketing director, Packard Bell. "In conjunction with
Microsoft Windows Home Edition incorporating Service Pack 2 and AMD
Enhanced Virus Protection, these features bring to Packard Bell
EasyNote E6 series users a complete and more secure computing
experience."
"The new Blockbuster Advance Excellent 7000 notebook is a
breakthrough in mobile computing," said Nils Rabens, head of Sales and
Marketing for Gericom. "Based on the latest Mobile AMD Sempron
processor, this full-featured notebook represents the ideal
interaction between performance, battery life and best price;
excellent for the everyday needs of on-the-go users."
The Packard Bell EasyNote E6 notebook is expected to be available
from Packard Bell in France, Italy, Spain, Nordic countries and the UK
later this month. Gericom is planning to offer the Blockbuster Advance
Excellent 7000 notebook in Germany this month.
Other global OEMs currently offering Mobile AMD Sempron
processor-based notebooks include Acer, Epson Direct Corporation,
Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and Sharp.
Availability
The Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ for thin and light
notebooks is available immediately worldwide.
Pricing
The Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ for thin and light
notebooks is priced at $134 in 1,000-unit quantities. For pricing
details please visit: http://www.amd.com/pricing.
About Mobile AMD Sempron(TM) processors
Mobile AMD Sempron processors were developed to meet the evolving
basic computing needs of today's consumers who are doing more with
their notebooks, from downloading and playing music, to sending
pictures to family and friends, or watching DVDs -- all on the go.
This full-featured product line is designed to deliver best-in-class
performance, extended system battery life and wireless mobility, plus
the advanced security of AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection enabled by
Windows XP SP2. Mobile AMD Sempron processors are now available in
models 3000+, 2800+ and 2600+ for thin and light notebooks, as well as
models 3000+, 2800+ and 2600+ for full-size notebooks.
About AMD
AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors,
Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the
computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is
dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions
for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to
individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Sempron, AMD PowerNow! and
combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Other
names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners.
(a) Enhanced Virus Protection will by default only protect the
user's Windows operating system. After properly installing the
appropriate Windows release, users must enable the protection of their
applications and associated files from memory buffer overrun attacks.
Contact your application software vendor for information regarding use
of the application in conjunction with Enhanced Virus Protection. AMD
and Microsoft strongly recommend that users continue to use third
party anti-virus software as part of their security strategy.
Contact:
AMD
Jo Albers, 512-602-3526 (PR)
email: jo.albers@amd.com
or
Mike Haase, 408-749-3124 (IR)
