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    AMD Introduces Two New 64-bit Mobile Processors

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    AMD today introduced two new low-power 64-bit mobile processors designed, the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor models 2800+ and 2700+ further expand the award-winning AMD Athlon 64 processor family. Acer will be using the new chips in another Ferrari branded notebook. The Acer Ferrari 3200 features an AMD Athlon 64 2800+ with an ATI Mobility 9700 graphics card with 128MB of DDR memory.

    “AMD was the first to combine high-performance 32-bit computing with a 64-bit turbocharger 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 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 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, 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.

    Availability
    The new low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor models 2800+ and 2700+ are available immediately worldwide for thin and light mobile PCs.

    Pricing
    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

    About the Low-Power Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors
    The low-power mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor models 2800+ and 2700+ are ideal for thin and light mobile PC designs, due to their reduced thermal design power and smaller, lidless packaging. Notebooks powered by these processors will benefit from outstanding processing performance, 64-bit capability, HyperTransport™ technology for improved multi-tasking functionality, and an Enhanced Virus Protection feature that will be enabled by the upcoming Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 in both 32-bit and 64-bit operating environments.

     
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