AMD Ushers In A New Era In 64-Bit Mobile Computing With AMD

AMD Ushers In A New Era In 64-Bit Mobile Computing With AMD

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced AMD Turionâ„¢ 64 mobile technology, the latest in a succession of computing innovations based on the industry-leading AMD64 architecture. AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is uniquely optimized to bring award-winning AMD64 performance to thinner and lighter notebook PCs with longer battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest graphics and wireless solutions, both today and tomorrow.

Together with industry-leading partners, AMD enables a best-in-class ecosystem of open industry-standard technologies, helping PC manufacturers to deliver feature-rich systems that satisfy the variety of ways in which people use their notebooks.

“By embracing a broad partner community and industry standards, AMD is both providing choice and stimulating innovation,” said Roger Kay, vice president of Client Computing at IDC.

“We have unleashed 64-bit mobile performance, allowing business professionals and on-the-go consumers to explore the freedom of mobile productivity with AMD Turion 64 mobile technology,” said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. “This is just the first of many innovations that we are planning to pioneer with this new product family made for mobility, choice and best-in-class notebook designs.”

Leading global manufacturers, hardware vendors and software suppliers have expressed support for AMD Turion 64 mobile technology. “Fujitsu welcomes AMD Turion 64 mobile technology innovation, and we congratulate AMD on their success,” said Mr. Kazuhiro Igarashi, general manager, Mobile PC Division, Personal Business Group for Fujitsu Limited.

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