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Sixth straight quarterly loss for AMD

Sixth straight quarterly loss for AMDReport DateUmmm, the report date in the link states "19th April 2007". Either this isn't the correct link, or we have some insight into AMD's problems...Truth, things do not look good for AMDand all the good wishes amount to very little.Two wordsCore 2Right when it...

Tags: Processors, AMD CPU, quarterly loss, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-04-18

Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk

Attack code puts Windows PCs at riskThis is a moot point...... as California and Silicon Valley melts in the summer heat, there won't be any computers left to hack!Oh dear!!! :-(First one is dangerousIt is pretty important for cable modem users who don't use a non-Windows router to apply the...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Patches, Processors, PC, AMD CPU, CPU, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Windows PC

Discussion threads 2006-07-25

AMD stock downgraded to 'sell'

AMD stock downgraded to 'sell'Analyst... what a JOKE !These friggin morons couldn't BUY a CLUE when it comes to tech stocks. Rumors and gossip rule Wall Street and few if any analyst ever do their homework. It's the clueless leading the blind, as they fleece investors.Contradictions? Vested interests?How do...

Tags: Network technology, Processors, 64-bit, stock, AMD CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Int-hell FUD

Discussion threads 2006-03-13

Intel: Friend or foe?

Intel: Friend or foe?AMD has a pointIntel implies that AMD can't compete. I find that to be disingenuous at best. AMD CPU's out-perform Intel and do it for less money. If it were about true competition then AMD would be killing Intel. However when Intel corrupts the capitailst system through...

Tags: Processors, Microsoft Corp., AMD CPU, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-09-07

Intel to shelve new desktop, server chips

Intel to shelve new desktop, server chipsThis ought to be interestingWill it be "64-bits Everywhere"? or some kind of improved heat reduction? or an Itanium bail-out?I'll be watching with great interest.Translation, we got caught with our pants down.I think Intel was convinced they could roll out one more 32-bit version...

Tags: Network technology, Semiconductors, Processors, Now IT, server, AMD CPU, desktop, Intel Corp., chip, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 64-bit

Discussion threads 2004-05-07

AMD compatibility no problem for Intel chip

AMD compatibility no problem for Intel chipGreatjust come up with a socket 754 P4. Then we can use P4s with the next AMD Hypertransport specification.DDR II. Update the BIOS to use 'hyperthreading.Sure really. Jolly roger that. PCI-express {burp}. Right whats next ? Oh Windows 64 -bit. This will be good....

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, AMD CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip

Discussion threads 2004-02-13

Additional Resources

Will the GPU become the new CPU?

No mention of OpenCL?Oh well...Not right now, but will come soon.Not right now, but maybe will come soon.The current generation of GPUs are fantastically powerful, BUT:-Current GPUs use a technology called "stream processing," which essentially pre-loads the instructions into the processors and starts streaming data.This is unlike CPUs, where both...

Tags: Processors, GPU, CPU, NVidia Corp., OpenCL, ATI Technologies Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-27

Gateway DX4300-11

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.Gateway hasn't fared well with its most recent round of DX-series mainstream retail PCs. Neither the DX4300-03 nor the DX4822-01 received positive marks, and...

Tags: Video cards, LANs, DVD, Consumer electronics, Semiconductors, Network technology, NETWORKING, Gateway Inc., graphics

Product reviews 2009-11-25

Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. The Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 bears a striking resemblance to a young teenager trying too hard. With its oversized, canted case, it's easy to...

Tags: ASUS

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Best Buy adds $197 HP laptop to Black Friday lineup

I hate agreeing with linuxbut alas I must do it this time :( He's right, this is some cheap hardware. Intel celeron? Who uses that anymore? I guess its good for kids, but any power user will not want this laptop. I'm holding out for a...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Black Friday lineup, laptop computer, Intel Celeron, Best Buy Co. Inc., Black Friday, HP Laptop, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

HP Pavilion P6230y

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The $680 Pavilion P6230y is another midrange HP desktop PC that looks good on paper, but can't keep up with the competition in...

Tags: Desktops, LANs, Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, DVD, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co., ASUS, graphics, chip

Product reviews 2009-11-23

AMD turbo boosts Flash Player 10.1 with ATI Stream technology

AMD seems to be the more viable choice nowThey certainly have improved their offerings over Intel and NVIDIA, which both seem to be up in the air at the moment. Intel isn't focused on offering good mainstream performance for the dollar - they're only working on Atom and the...

Tags: Chipsets, Processors, Semiconductors, Macromedia Flash Player, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., AMD 785G, GPU, AMD Athlon, chipset

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

From the ashes of Geode, AMD brings Bobcat with 1:1 possibilities

And, lower power consumption lowers prices across the board. Cheaper power supply, smaller cheaper batteries, less money spent on heat dissipation, and so on.Plus, you get a lighter weight computer.The sweet spot will probably be at about 11 inch screens with a close to full size keyboard.Errata: 800 Mhz...

Tags: Processors, Bobcat, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., processor, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Intel to pay AMD $1.25 billion as companies end litigation war; Is it a new chip era?

Inhell got off cheaplyProbably AMD needed the cash now because it would have gotten a lot more in a trial.This is good news for computer usersGood news all around. The cross licensing will allow advancements with a minimum of lawyer intervention.Won't matter, AMD is toastThey haven't produced a CPU worth...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, litigation, phenom, amd, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

AMD updates roadmap, promises "supercomputer in your lap"

Roadmaps aren't AMD's problem, execution isAnyone remember Barcelona. Yikes.Here's hoping they get competitive and force Intel to keep up the pace...I'd surely wanted to have a 45nm CPU for Christmas.That is, when AMD lowers its prices of low-end processors. :)But of course, DDR2 prices just went up and DDR3 prices...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., DDR2, supercomputer

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Yes, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 will run on Linux

This solidifies my decisionI currently have a cluster of a dozen RHEL 5.3 Cluster Suite servers. They have been a nightmare to use, maintain, and keep working right. Red Hat's clustering software is horrendously buggy. I never have gotten virtualization to work properly with the whole mess.After...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, Linux, UEC, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, kvm, cluster, Red Hat Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

iPod Converter 3.8.169 (Windows)

iPod Converter converts video formats (AVI, MPEG, MOV, and RM) to iPod video formats, MPEG4, MOV, and H.264. Supports video size, frame rate, and bit rate. Supports audio channels, bit rate, sample rate. Can convert selected parts and convert multiple files. High audio and video quality. Supports drag and drop....

Tags: Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, Video, Video Format, AVConverter Technologies, iPod Converter, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Digital Music, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-09

NVIDIA Inside?

When you think about it, it doesn't."When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense."Not really."ATI has the backing of chipmaker AMD"Frankly, I think it's safer to say that AMD has the backing of ATI, considering how much they were hurt by the Core 2 and never recovered."and...

Tags: Processors, NVidia Corp., CPU, Intel Corp., GPU

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Is Nvidia planning to add X86 compatibility to its chipsets?

I hope soNVIDIA with x86-64 technology would be Next Big ThingTM, although I'd rather see a new architecture replace the aging x86. 64-bit is just a tack-on feature set of x86. I'd rather see something in line with IA64 from NVIDIA to shake up Intel. I'm sure...

Tags: Processors, Video Decoding, chipset, Intel x86, CPU, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., GPU, graphics, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion

Normally I'd say this is just another NY AG trying to run for higher officebut this seems to have legs. I hope Intel didn't do it - but if they did, they need to be repremanded.Great to see some justice against InhellI can hardly wait to see the M$...

Tags: Video cards, Corporate law, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., antitrust, graphics

Discussion threads 2009-11-04