— AMD Athlon? 64 processor 3200+ now available in the new Compaq Presario SR1409AL featuring AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection technology and HP Fun Pack Games—
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that the AMD Athlon? 64 processor powers the new Compaq Presario SR1409AL PC, featuring AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection technology and bundled with HP Fun Pack Games and 100 hours of e-go Internet. The AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system is an ideal choice for gamers and entertainment PC users, providing exceptional technology for games, movies, and streaming audio and video.
“As the industry moves to 64-bit computing with AMD Athlon 64 processors, the most power-hungry consumers will be able to experience jaw-dropping performance with their favorite multimedia and entertainment applications,” said Bryan Low, director of Sales and Marketing, South Asia Pacific, AMD Far East Ltd. “AMD64 technology enables extraordinary multimedia performance that brings the same blazing speed of 64-bit computing used by the top movie, music and gaming industry artists and producers to consumers in the home.”
AMD Athlon 64 processors offer consumers substantial end-user technology benefits and offer incredible experiences on digital entertainment and games in the home. The first 32- and 64-bit desktop and mobile processors designed with Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) capabilities, AMD Athlon 64 processors with EVP, when enabled by Windows? XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, offer an additional level of integrated security to home PCs that are often continuously connected to the Internet. AMD Athlon 64 processors also provide innovative system-level features including Cool’n’Quiet? technology. An advancement in PC technology, Cool’n’Quiet offers efficient performance-on-demand, allowing an “always on” PC to run quietly in any room.
“In Thailand, HP is committed to providing the most powerful processor technology to those consumers who crave uncompromised system performance,” said Khun Prasert Charoonpaisarn, General Manager – HP Thailand. “The combination of a high-performance AMD Athlon 64 processor and incredibly fast DDR memory technology make this an ideal PC platform for extreme gaming, digital video editing and advanced multimedia applications, providing better performance to the consumer. AMD64 technology delivers an exhilarating platform for extreme power users who demand a realistic 3D experience, and streaming audio and video, and the ability to quickly create and edit inventive, professional quality videos.”
Availability and Pricing
The HP Compaq Presario SR1409AL PC with the AMD Athlon 64 processor 3200+ has a price of BHT19,000 (VAT exclusive) and is available now at all leading IT malls and HP PC resellers. The bundle offers 100 hours of e-go Internet and HP Fun Pack Games: Magic Chronicle, Pang Pond-Airboard Racer and Moontra Kid. The model specifications include:
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 processor 3200+
Cache: 512KB L2
Memory: 256MB DDR PC3200 up to 4GB
HDD: 80GB SATA HDD, 1.44MB FDD
CD-ROM: CD-RW/DVD Combo (48x32x48 maximum speed)
Connectivity: Integrated 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, 56k ITU v.90 Modem
Monitor: Presario 17" CRT Monitor with separated HP Speakers
Port: 3 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394, 3 Audio Ports (Line-in, Headphone and Microphone-in)
4 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394, 1 Parallel, 3 Audio Ports (Line-in, Line-out and Microphone-in)
Audio: Integrated Realtek ALC658 digital audio, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound Ready
Operating System: DOS, PC Doctor program preloaded
HP Warranty: One-year on-site service
Price: 19,900BHT (7%VAT exclusive)
Additional: 100 hours e-go Internet, HP Fun Pack (A set of fun games)
About AMD64
AMD64 evolves the industry-standard 32-bit x86 architecture to support the demanding 64-bit environment and enables next-generation functionality and productivity today. AMD designed the AMD64 platform to allow end users to enjoy reliable, best-in-class performance on the 32-bit software they own today while preparing for a seamless transition to high-performance 64-bit applications. Designed from the ground up to support multi-core capability, future AMD64 dual-core processors will amplify the elegance and power of AMD’s current single-core solutions. The AMD64 architecture is also designed to enhance the security of your computing environment by integrating Enhanced Virus Protection technology enabled by advanced anti-virus features in Windows? XP Service Pack 2 and the upcoming Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.
Since the introduction of the AMD64 architecture in 2003, the AMD Opteron? processor for servers and workstations and the AMD Athlon? 64 processors for desktop and notebook computers have earned more than 80 awards for innovation and performance and the support of more than 2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders, and distributors.
About AMD
AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron, and combinations thereof, and Cool‘n’Quiet are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporate in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Other names used in this document are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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