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June 7, 2008 - Next-Generation AMD Notebook Platform

• AMD (NYSE: AMD) announces the availability of its next-generation notebook platform, delivering the ultimate HD visual performance and increased energy efficiency on the go. Scott Shutter, AMD Division Brand Manager for Notebooks, talks about how the marriage between ATI for video and AMD for processing has been instrumental in making next-generation notebooks a reality.
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December 8, 2007 - AMD Spider Platform

• Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. Patrick Moorhead, VP, Advanced Platform Mkt with AMD, unveils the new "Spider" gaming platform, based on the AMD Phenom(tm) quad-core processor, AMD 7-Series chipset and ATI Radeon(tm) HD 3800 Series graphics processors - providing the next generation HD experience. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide.
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September 15, 2007 - Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor

• AMD (NYSE: AMD) is the customer-centric innovation company, a processing powerhouse that offers smarter choices for its customers and makes technology more accessible to the world. John Fruehe, World Wide Business Development Manager with AMD, talks about their newly unveiled Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor - the industry's first native x86 four-core processor. It sets AMD apart as the innovation leader in the x86 server microprocessor market.
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July 23, 2005 - dual-core technology

• Recent developments in dual-core technology has sparked the emergence of issues such as software licensing, which could have huge implications for multi-core servers. With the launch of AMD's Opteron processors there is now a cost effective and painless solution whether it be for platform software, development tools, infrastructure software, database engines, mission critical applications, scientific and engineering applications and digital media applications. Ben will talk about the evolution of new technologies which may mpact the economy and what the industry as a whole needs to do to address these issues.
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April 10, 2004 - Processors

• AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a leading designer and producer of microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and system-on-chip solutions. Marketing Manager, Hal Speed discusses the high-voltage buzz which hit the microprocessor industry as field giant Intel announced a change in their naming convention to a model number system. AMD switched its Athlon chip to a model number system more than two years ago. Find out how this system can make it easier for consumers to find processors that fit their needs.
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January 10, 2004 - Mobile Processors

• AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces microprocessors, Flash memory devices and system-on-chip solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to helping its customers deliver standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises to government agencies and individual consumers. Founded in 1969, AMD is a Standard & Poor's 500 company with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia. In September AMD introduced the first ever Windows(r)-compatible 64-bit PC processor. Martin Booth, manager of Mobile Processor Products announces the newly released Mobile AMD Athlon(tm) 64 processors 3200+, 3000+ and 2800+, the world's only Windows(r)-compatible 64-bit mobile PC processors for mainstream notebook computers.
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July 26, 2003 - Computers for Back-to-School

• AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD produces microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and silicon-based solutions for communications and networking applications. Martin Booth has managed AMD's mobile processor marketing since 1997. Martin brings over ten years of experience in engineering and marketing to a discussion of the types of things you need to look at when purchasing a new computer that will meet ever-changing needs in colleges. As the number of college campuses using wireless networking has risen to nearly 70% now, does your new laptop or desktop computer support the new wireless standards? Today, students use high-performance PCs to do everything from instant messaging, gaming and video editing, to Internet research and taking online exams. So choosing a notebook that offers mobility and wireless connectivity, or a desktop PC to last through college and even into the first few years of being in the workforce, is a critical decision that rivals choosing a major.
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February 15, 2003 - Processors

• Mark Bode, Athlon Brand Manager discusses AMD's latest high-performance processors. AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. On Monday, February 10, AMD introduced the AMD Athlon(tm) XP processor 3000+ - the world's highest performing desktop PC processor. Featuring increased cache memory for greater performance; the AMD Athlon XP processor 3000+ outperforms competing desktop PC processors by up to 17 percent on a variety of industry standard software benchmarks. The AMD Athlon XP processor 3000+ features 640KB of total on-chip cache memory - an increase of nearly 70 percent over previous AMD Athlon XP processors and the highest amount of on-chip cache memory of any PC desktop processor. Increased cache memory allows more information to be stored closer to the processor, leading to greater performance on software applications such as digital content creation, 3-D gaming, media encoding and office productivity.
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November 16, 2002 - Processors

• AMD (NYSE: AMD), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 company, produces microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. In February 2002, AMD acquired Alchemy Semiconductor, Inc., and formed the Personal Connectivity Solutions Group to meet customer demands for emerging non-PC Internet appliance markets. Under the AMD Alchemy Solutions brand, AMD produces high-performance, low-power, high-integration system-on-a-chip (SOC) processors and wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions. These products are specifically targeted for markets that require low-power, high-performance, high-integration and mobility, and include automobile driver information/entertainment systems, computing devices, residential/SOHO access devices and entertainment devices. Here today to talk about AMD's recent 802.11b chipset announcement is Jim Robillard, Director of Marketing for Communications Products.
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August 24, 2002 - AMD

• AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer including microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. AMD exposes the megahertz myth with the release of the Athlon 2400+ and 2600+ processors. Two years ago 0% of consumers used their computers for digital editing, now 42% do. With the increased use of digital cameras and videos, consumers are pushing their processors into performing tasks that only studios used to do. AMD creates processors that actually speed up your programs in the real world whereas other processors may succumb to "megahertz madness" and clock fantastic numbers in the lab that fall flat under real situations. Mark De Frere, the Athlon Brand Manager, discusses the hot new XP processors.
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October 20, 2001 - Hardware-Processors

• AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computerincluding microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. Mark De Frere discusses AMD's exciting new Athlon XP Processor.
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