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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

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Fight card: AMD Radeon 4800 vs. Nvidia GTX 200: The high-end graphics card market isn't the straightforward, mano-a-mano battle it used to be. Graphics cards with dual GPUs, systems with multiple cards in CrossFire or SLI implementations, and most recently hybrid graphics have all muddied the picture. Meanwhile, Intel has improved its integrated graphics and has long-term plans in...; Tags: Card, NVidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Graphics, Radeon, GPU, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Dell Inspiron desktop now $300: Dell has cut the price of its budget Inspiron 530 by $140. The $300 configuration includes a 2.0GHz Pentium E2180 dual-core processor, 1GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3100 graphics, and Windows XP. The deal is part of a Dell tax rebate marketing gambit...; Tags: Desktop, Hard Drive, Dell Computer Corp., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Rebate, Graphics, Dell Inspiron, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-14
News to know: Zoho; HP; Windows 7; Patch day: Notable headlines: Dennis Howlett: Zoho's Googley login raises interesting questions Ed Bott: The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers News.com: Facebook pulls ‘stalker list' tool after Gawker exposes it Mary Jo Foley: Gates emphasizes PC-phone...; Tags: Google Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Could "not so high end" gaming systems tarnish Alienware's reputation?: Just as it seems that Dell is exiting the high-end gaming PC market by ditching the XPS line, Alienware announced its entry into the "not so high end" gaming market. Is this a good move for Alienware or could it dilute a brand considered to represent extreme gaming? ...; Tags: Alienware, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-13