Tag archive: Drew Henry

Netbooks and other inexpensive, small form-factor (SFF) PCs might be all the rage in the consumer computing marketplace, but there's no denying that the Atom-powered machines don't have the power to run the latest and greatest software—in fact, netbooks are one of the reasons Windows XP is still holding on as a Microsoft operating system years after the company hoped it would be in the recycle bin of history. Now, Nvidia… Read More

Graphics developer Nvidia is making a play for the so-called netbook market by unveiling its new Ion Platform, which aims to bring high-performance graphics to low-cost, lightweight portable PCs based on Intel's Atom processor technology. The Ion platform is based on the single-chip GeForce 9400 graphics processor that originally debuted with Apple's latest MacBook offerings, and claims to let the comparatively low-powered Atom… Read More

"The AMD64 Logo Program allows leading software and hardware developers to signify their support for the extraordinary value of simultaneous, native 32- and 64-bit computing on the AMD64 platform,"said Rich Heye, vice president and general manager of AMD's Microprocessor Business Unit. "The AMD64 logo indicates that end users can continue using their software and hardware today and migrate tonext-generation technology at their own… Read More

The new HP Business Desktop d325 Microtower is HP's update to the Compaq D315 Business PC. The new series of desktops are powered by AMD Athlon XP processors ranging from model numbers 2000+ up tothe 3000+. "Less than a year ago, HP, AMD and NVIDIA partnered to deliver an innovative desktop system for SMB and Public Sector customers. The positive response from these customers to the Compaq D315 BusinessPC has resulted in the introduction… Read More

"With today's introduction of our new AMD Athlon XP processor 3200+ and NVIDIA's nForce2 Ultra 400 platform processors, AMD and NVIDIA are providing gamers and PC enthusiasts leading performance, cutting-edge features, and driver stability for even the most demanding desktop applications," said Tim Wright, AMD's director of desktop business segment, Microprocessor Business Unit. "With the product introductions, AMD… Read More

The new SoundStorm Program ensures NVIDIA nForce2-based motherboards and turnkey PC systems are designed and produced to the high quality standards defined by NVIDIA, and must pass a rigorous testingprocess conducted by Dolby Laboratories before they will be validated as being Dolby Digital 5.1 and NVIDIA SoundStorm compliant.  Motherboard companies and PC OEMs that introduce approved products will be afforded full marketing support and… Read More