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AMD Introduces Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3000+ for Thin and Light Notebooks

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The AMD company has introduced the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ for thin and light notebooks, expanding the Sempron product family. This processor offers best-in-class performance, extended battery life, and wireless mobility. Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) is included, designed to prevent the spread of malicious viruses when enabled by Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ is designed for thin and light notebooks, providing best-in-class performance, extended battery life, and wireless mobility.
  • The processor features Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) enabled by Windows XP Service Pack 2, designed to prevent the spread of malicious viruses.
  • New notebook PCs based on the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ are expected from Packard Bell and Gericom in time for the holiday shopping season.
  • The Packard Bell EasyNote E6 series, based on the Mobile AMD Sempron processor, provides a full mobile multimedia platform for consumers to play, manage, and share all their photos, videos, and music.
  • The Gericom Blockbuster Advance Excellent 7000 notebook is a breakthrough in mobile computing, representing the ideal interaction between performance, battery life, and price.
  • Other global OEMs offering Mobile AMD Sempron processor-based notebooks include Acer, Epson Direct Corporation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and Sharp.
  • Availability of the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ is immediate worldwide, priced at $134 in 1,000-unit quantities.

Statistics:

  • The Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ is priced at $134 in 1,000-unit quantities.
  • New notebook PCs based on the Mobile AMD Sempron processor 3000+ are expected to be available from Packard Bell and Gericom later this November.
  • The Packard Bell EasyNote E6 notebook is expected to be available in France, Italy, Spain, Nordic countries, and the UK later this month.
  • The Gericom Blockbuster Advance Excellent 7000 notebook is expected to be available in Germany this month.
  • Other global OEMs offering Mobile AMD Sempron processor-based notebooks include Acer, Epson Direct Corporation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and Sharp.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE (Nov 23, 2004)
  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (http://www.amd.com)
  • Packard Bell (http://www.packardbell.com)
  • Gericom (http://www.gericom.de)
  • AMD and Microsoft Corporation
  • Acer (http://www.acer.com)
  • Epson Direct Corporation (http://www.epson.com)
  • Fujitsu Siemens Computers (http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com)
  • Sharp (http://www.sharp.co.jp)

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