AMD stellt Mobile Duron 1000 vor

Den Mobile Duron auf Basis des Morgan-Core (3DNow! Pro, Data-Prefetching, usw...) bietet AMD ab sofort auch in der 1000 MHz Variante an. Im Gegensatz zur Desktop-Variante beherrscht der Mobile Duron zusätzlich das Stromspar-Feature PowerNow! Das schreibt AMD zum neuen Pferd im Stalle:<ul><i>AMD today demonstrates its performance leadership for mainstream notebook PC computing with the introduction of the 1GHz mobile AMD Duron™ processor. Featuring AMD PowerNow!™ technology, AMD’s leading dynamic power management tool, the mobile AMD Duron processor can significantly extend battery life without compromising performance.
Compaq Computer Corporation is immediately offering its Compaq 700 series notebooks powered by the 1GHz mobile AMD Duron processor.

“AMD’s powerful products and dependable resources continue to enable our customers’ success. Since their early 2001 debut, AMD mobile processors have continued to gain popularity in notebook markets worldwide,” said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for AMD’s Computation Products Group. “Mobile AMD Duron processors provide businesses and consumers with the performance, stability and compatibility they can trust for everyday notebook computing.”

With support for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the mobile AMD Duron processor with AMD PowerNow! technology enables outstanding battery life and delivers exceptional performance on a wide range of industry-leading software, such as multimedia and office productivity applications.

Availability
Compaq will feature AMD mobile processors in its Compaq Presario 700 notebook series. The Presario 700 can be ordered immediately from the Compaq Web site at http://www.athome.compaq.com, with retail availability expected in early 2002.
“By combining the sleek design of the new Presario 700 series with the leading-edge power of the new mobile AMD Duron processor, Compaq continues its commitment to deliver the performance, design and affordability that mobile users demand,” said Lorena Kubera, Director of Portable Product Marketing, Compaq Computer Computer Corporation. Compaq Presario 700 notebooks based on the 1GHz mobile AMD Duron processor are immediately available for purchase on HSN through Dec. 22.

"HSN offers customers an opportunity to purchase the new mobile AMD Duron processor-based notebook PC, which features the battery-saving AMD PowerNow!™ technology and provides a broad range of options for mobile computing," said Jeff Taraschi, executive vice president for HSN.

Pricing
The 1GHz AMD mobile Duron processor is priced at $160 in 1,000-unit quantities. For complete pricing information, please see www.amd.com/pricing.</i></ul>Die gesamte Pressemitteilung findet Ihr wie übich bei <a href="http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~13338,00.html" TARGET="b">AMD</a>.
THX @[MTB]SledgeHammer für den Hinweis

Cool, dann kan ich meiner mam endlich ein NB empfehlen.

Ein Duron 1 GHz NB ist bestimmt sehr gut geeignet. Es hat eine sehr gute Rechenleistung (wohl besser als ein mobile PIII 1 GHz) und dürfte vom Verbrauch her ziemlich gut liegen.