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Intel: Penryn at the ready?

Some signs are pointing to an effort by Intel attempting to bring out its 45-nanometer Penryn processors during the fourth quarter. (And no, I’m not just messing around with the office's Magic 8 Ball.)Normally, when Intel is planning to introduce a processor early in the coming year, it Intel begins...

Tags: Uncategorized, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Desktops, Dell, AMD

Blog posts 2007-07-19

Where for at thou, Barcelona?

June is nearly over and it’s appearing more and more like Advanced Micro Devices will not deliver its much anticipated both in this blog and elsewhere quad-core Barcelona chip this month. Several sites are now reporting a September launch date. TGDaily, for one, is reporting a September launch date. Here's...

Tags: Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, Desktops, AMD

Blog posts 2007-06-29

AMD's Barcelona summer

If I was to make a top ten list for the most anticipated processors of 2007, I think that AMD’s Barcelona quad-core Opteron chip would top it. An AMD marketing person might say the chip is the most anticipated processor of 2007. Whether it’s the processor wars, AMD executives...

Tags: Uncategorized, Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, Data centers, AMD

Blog posts 2007-05-08

Who is worth more, you or AMD?

Im not sure how affluent ChipLand readers are. But I assume you are well off, since you can afford a computer and some form of Internet access. But, according to News.coms Michael Kanellos, its possible that youve made more money in your career than AMD has in its lifetime. Mr....

Tags: Uncategorized, Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, dual-core processors, Desktops, AMD

Blog posts 2007-04-23

Warning signals tough going for AMD

Advanced Micro Devices is learning that growing up is sometimes hard. The company said today that it has had difficulty reacting to a slowdown in purchases from its PC maker customers during the early part of the first quarter. Thus it has lowered its revenue expectation for the period. AMD...

Tags: dual-core processors, processor price cuts, quad-core processors, consumer electronics, Hewlett-Packard, semiconductors, multicore processors, notebooks, Dell, Semiconductor architecture, Desktops, AMD, Servers, Uncategorized, Intel

Blog posts 2007-03-05

More information for quad-core shoppers

Quad-core processor shopping? Theres a saying among automotive enthusiasts that goes something like, “How fast do you want to go? Well, how much do you want to spend?” I dont think anyone would argue that it applies to high-end computers as well. When it comes to configuring a multi-thousand-dollar, high-end...

Tags: Processors, quad-core, processor

Blog posts 2007-03-05

Additional Resources

Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date

I like what HTC is doingYou've got the Hero and the HD2. I'd like to see what the difference is in performance between the two, but the Hero has a slower processor. Personally, I like the Windows Mobile platform, and it is the best option for Windows-based IT...

Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Operating systems, mobile device, Apple iPhone, HTC HD2, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

AMD: Intel's Otellini 'doesn't get' his consumer disrespect, has 'no remorse'

AMD: Intel's Otellini 'doesn't get' his consumer disrespect, has 'no remorse'The EC is overstepping its authorityIntel, like Microsoft, has always been under fire from regulatory agencies for years. This is just another way for a governmental entity to interfere in a corporation's business practices. I hope Intel draws...

Tags: Leadership, Strategy, Semiconductors, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

First reviews of Nvidia

First reviews of NvidiaIs AMD still in business?Where is AMD in the midst of netbooks???I prefer AMD processors over Intel because of performance especially the Quad Opteron's in the new Dell's I just received are awesome!

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NVidia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-02-08

Power Improvements on 2008 Desktop Platforms

This paper presents platform- and silicon component power data that demonstrate advances in desktop platform power management enabled on 2008 platforms, built with the Intel Q45 Express Chipset, originally referred to by the codename ''Eaglelake,'' and Intel processors based on the original 45nm Intels Coret2 Quad microarchitecture, originally referred to...

Tags: Platform, Intel Corp., Desktops, Hardware

White papers 2008-10-01

Dell XPS 730 reviews: A Ferrari stuck in traffic

Dell XPS 730 reviews: A Ferrari stuck in trafficA Mac Pro might be a better dealJust run Windows in Boot Camp, and play your games.Cost vs Performance for Mac ProThat $4K base price would get you dual-quad Xeons, and a cooling system based on well engineered multiple cooling zones, plus...

Tags: Performance management, Games, Processors, MAC Pro, Dell XPS 730, Dell XPS, Ferrari, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-05-04

Speed Test Gold 1.0.7 (Windows)

This Speed Test Meter has it all and allows you to test your full bandwidth speed completely automatically. Speed Testing: Testing your maximum throughput of your connection type. The best way to measure maximum throughput is to download a large file and measure the time it took to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web Site, Absolute Futurity, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Internet

Software downloads 2008-04-02

EU+conducts+antitrust+raid+on+Intel%2C+retailers

EU+conducts+antitrust+raid+on+Intel%2C+retailers*IF* they can't prove anythingThen Intel should file a massive law suit for losses and harrasment.Wow, time to move the operations to another set of countriesif they keep 'raiding' without conclusion. Did they take prisoners during the raid, capture any loot, pillage anything . . . modern day style?Excuse...

Tags: pricing strategy, Intel Corp., raid, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., fsb

Discussion threads 2008-02-12

bitcontrol MPEG-2/4 3.0 (Windows)

The bitcontrol® MPEG-2/4, H.263 video and audio decoder is suited for Windows Media® Player, bitcontrol® Quad Recorder and other players for MS Windows® 98/ME/2K/XP/Vista32/64. Both decoder parts, video and audio, are running as built-in DirectShow® Filter under MS Windows®. The decoder supports DirectX® Video Acceleration, DXVA 1.0 and DXVA 2.0...

Tags: Intel Celeron, Video, BitCtrl Systems GmbH, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Processors, Software, Marketing, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2008-01-16

Vista and Leopard both make it onto PC World's "Biggest Tech Disappointments of 2007"

Vista and Leopard both make it onto PC World's "Biggest Tech Disappointments of 2007"The reason - Multiple ProcessorsI can not speak of Leopard but Vista is a problem where the "Why and How" is well known. This time last year it was clear that the Vista team had built its...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, PC World, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Leopard, collaborator, Intel Corp., team

Discussion threads 2007-12-17

The most disappointing products of 2007

Yesterday I put up the Nintendo Wii and the Apple iPhone up as the biggest hits of 2007.  Today while glancing through my inbox I come across this request: "So, you like the Wii, but what, in your opinion, were the products that sucked the most for 2007?" OK,...

Tags: Product, Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Apple iTunes, Hauppauge, AppleTV, Digital Music, Video Cards, Hd Dvd, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, DVD, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2007-12-11

Are data centers really meant to be green?

Are data centers really meant to be green?Green Data CentersThere are different methods that a data center can use to cut back on electricity usage. For instance a lot of power is used to cool down the data center. In our server room we have a redundant cooling...

Tags: Data centers, Storage, data center, server

Discussion threads 2007-12-05

The BIG Alienware m9750 review

The BIG Alienware m9750 reviewRe: The BIG Alienware m9750 review2" of screen space, a solid state drive, and dual graphics cards are the only thing this Alienware has over the Inspiron 1520 I just purchased.The difference in money, however, is much more prevailent. Twice as much the cost, in fact.Not...

Tags: Games, Notebooks, PC ecosystem, game, BIG Alienware m9750, BIG Alienware m9750 review, Alienware

Discussion threads 2007-11-27

More facts and less hysteria on Vista, please!

More facts and less hysteria on Vista, please!All about the hardwareI upgraded to Vista the minute it came out in February, after having run every "Check to see if your system is Vista-ready!" app out there, and my system passed with flying colors. A couple months after installing, I...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-09-28

The trouble with mid-range graphics cards - they're not mid-range

The trouble with mid-range graphics cards - they're not mid-rangeBuy an older top-end card...- Just before the 8800 was released it delivered as my card was being shipped, the 7600 I think was the "mid-range" card from nVidia, and a 7600GS (or whatever the mid-level letters are) was about $230.-...

Tags: Games, card, game, mid-range graphics card, DVD, graphics, video card

Discussion threads 2007-09-17