6th Jan 09
AMD offers processing and graphic
platform for ultrathin notebooks developers
Advance Micro Devices (AMD) has announced the availability
of the new platform for ultrathin notebooks. The platform
is based on the new AMD Athlon Neo processor, ATI Radeon
X1250 integrated graphics and optional ATI Mobility Radeon
HD 3410 discrete graphics2. The AMD platform debuts within
the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC ultrathin
notebook, which measures less than one-inch thick and weighs
less than four pounds. The HP Pavilion dv2 also comes equipped
with a 12.1-inch diagonal LED BrightView display, nearly
full-size keyboard, and optional external optical disc drive
with Blu-ray capability.
Chris Cloran, corporate vice president, client division,
of AMD said, "In introducing the AMD ultrathin notebook
platform, AMD enables balanced PC performance, including
the option of advanced graphics and video for true HD entertainment,
all in an affordable, ultrathin notebook, bringing consumers
uncompromised mobility."
"We believe there is a significant market opportunity
that lies between the less-capable mininotebook and higher-priced
ultraportable notebook segments," said Bob O'Donnell,
program vice president, Clients and Displays, IDC. "Integrating
the right kind of technologies will enable companies to
pioneer a new category of ultrathin notebook PCs, offering
consumers the value they seek in a challenging global economy."
This AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks is aimed at making
the laptop a better entertainment device than other handheld
gadgets.
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