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AMD's CTO steps down; Chipmaker says bench strong

AMD's CTO steps down; Chipmaker says bench strongTime for euthanasiaThis is hard to watch and euthanasia is the moral thing to do.

Tags: Semiconductors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-04-11

The new, improved AMD Phenom

The new, improved AMD PhenomWhat a ShameAMD had a good thing going back when they introduced their 1st dual core processor. They made Intel sit up and take notice. Now AMD is a barely holding on, back of the bus processor company who is relegated to selling defective...

Tags: Games, Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., AMD Phenom, AMD IS, IGP, processor

Discussion threads 2008-03-28

AMD's Phenom - For suckers only

AMD's Phenom - For suckers onlyYep, bang for the buck is where AMD is aimingThere are people out there with limitless bank accounts...but then there's the rest of us who work for a living. From the pricing and performance figures that I have seen, it looks like AMD and Intel...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Phenom 9600, algorithm, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., AMD Phenom, CPU, AMD IS, processor, performance

Discussion threads 2007-11-19

AMD details roadmap beyond Barcelona

AMD details roadmap beyond BarcelonaI don't know if that will be enoughAMD will have to come up with something truly phenominal to take back their market share. Part of the problem is that Intel hasn't been tripping up like they were in the past when AMD got ahead in...

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., HyperTransport, AMD IS

Discussion threads 2007-07-26

AMD's, Intel's fortunes diverge over past year

AMD's, Intel's fortunes diverge over past yearUnless AMD can pull a rabbit from the hatThey are in deep trouble. Not only do I not see said rabbit, I don't even think they have a hat...In the end of the dayThose with the most money to spend on technological research...

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

Discussion threads 2007-07-16

All that AMD is left with is spinning the numbers

All that AMD is left with is spinning the numbersWhile I concur with your observationon the earlier performance of AMD, it's inevitable that eventually they would fall from the top. But I think this is only a short term issue (1-2 years) and that eventually the company will (I really...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Honda Motor Co., Intel Corp., Toyota Motor Corp., AMD IS

Discussion threads 2007-07-04

AMD hopes Barcelona demos whet IT's appetite

AMD hopes Barcelona demos whet IT's appetiteIt doesn't work for me when Intelsays they have chips available but I can't go into a store and buy them, so I don't know why AMD thinks they can pull off the same stunt. I want them to succeed, but just because they...

Tags: Semiconductors, PRODUCTIVITY, Network technology, Processors, information technology, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., AMD IS, server

Discussion threads 2007-06-05

AMD releases 65 nm mainstream dual core processors

AMD releases 65 nm mainstream dual core processorsAlready within tolerance?Please tell me that means that the Semprons aren't going to save any more energy by being shrank down to a 65 nm processor.That to me seems like one hell of a mis-stepCost reduction acheivementCongratulations to AMD as they can claim...

Tags: Performance management, Processors, Semiconductors, dual-core processor, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD IS, Intel Corp., AMD Sempron, chip, processor

Discussion threads 2006-12-05

If you could ask AMD anything, what would you ask?

If you could ask AMD anything, what would you ask?What is AMD waiting for to challenge VIIV with AMD+Linux /Java ??I think AMD is in a great position to deliver an open, DRM-free (or Open-DRM) alternative to Microsoft-Intel's VIIV nonsense.More herehttp://geekgaucho.blogspot.com/2006/06/amd-is-in-unique-position-to-push.htmlComments?Please ask something about capacity and shareAMD is increasing capacity...

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

Discussion threads 2006-06-14

When Intel calls, Skype listens

When Intel calls, Skype listensWOW - I am not shocked at all ...but at least this exclusive agreement will only last a short while... there must have been some hefty dollars exchanging hands between Intel to Skype because I cannot possibly think of a hardware reason for this decision. If...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Intel Corp., Skype Technologies S.A., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD IS

Discussion threads 2006-02-08

AMD takes antitrust case to the masses

AMD takes antitrust case to the massesCourt of public opinion????A complete waste of time....Slander? Or Libel? I get the two confused...Either way, AMD has opened themselves up to a massive counter-attack should Intel be proven not-guilty of the accusations.Intel could sue for all sorts of things related this too, including...

Tags: AMD IS, antitrust, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2005-06-29

AMD gains market share, but so does Intel

AMD gains market share, but so does IntelAMD window of opportunity is closing - fastThey launched 64bits about 2 years ago now and their hype of consumer running 64bit apps all have been a dismal failure. Their current share is actually down sunstantially from their peak.The good news for AMD...

Tags: Network technology, Processors, Operating systems, Workstations, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., 64-bit, AMD IS

Discussion threads 2005-01-31

Intel pushes desktops with more spunk, lower prices

Intel pushes desktops with more spunk, lower pricesOK!How much spunkier are these new systems, measured in teraspunks? I'll take that data in megawows, if it can't be expressed in teraspunks.I had a freind buy one of those celleron thingswow, was it slow, no where near the cpu it sounded like...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Intel Corp., AMD is Cheaper, AMD IS, desktop

Discussion threads 2004-09-22

EU reignites Intel probe

EU reignites Intel probeThis is all great for competition. Great for consumers. Thanks EU.And, in the end, good for the US. We need to make sure our companies compete fair and square, and keep the image of the US from deteriorating any more. Microsoft has done a lot of damage...

Tags: Investment, Processors, Intel Corp., AMD IS, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2004-06-08

AMD to open engineering center in India

AMD to open engineering center in IndiaOF course no one complains if AMD ships jobs over seasAMD is the same as any other company. Outsource to india. Woopeee, I guess my MS in Computer Science isn't as useful in this country anymore.Hey, AMD!!!Look over there. See that? All...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Outsourcing, job, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD IS

Discussion threads 2004-04-22

Dell two-timing Intel? A misunderstanding, it says

Dell two-timing Intel? A misunderstanding, it saysJUST A SILLY FUGGING GAME...This is old news... DULL pulls the AMD card out every so often to get huge concessions from Satan Clara. Now that DULL's Biz model is crumbling, the Donut King has stepped aside to allow a lackey to take blame...

Tags: Semiconductors, Investment, Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Intel Corp., dell, AMD IS, motherboard, Krispy Kreme

Discussion threads 2004-03-24

Additional Resources

HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx

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 HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx offers more multitasking muscle than many of the other mainstream budget retail laptops we've recently reviewed. Helped by a 7,200rpm...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, Overall IT, lid, Hewlett-Packard Co., AMD Turion II, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., keyboard, HP Pavilion

Product reviews 2009-11-24

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

Chrome OS will rise or fall on the safety dance

Scare tactics against Chrome OSI can see Microsoft really did the 'safety dance' with Windows it has been so successful...Chrome_OS is an entirely different modular approach plus they are using Open_Source with NO limitation of how high they can reach. I find it amazing anyone with a straight face say...

Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Chrome, Chrome OS, ChromeOS, security, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 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