Archive for July 15th, 2009

AMD New Platform

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Finally, AMD also released a mainstream notebook platforms designed to improve the performance of multimedia applications and 3D gaming. Tigris – which was adopted by 8 OEM (original equipment manufacturer) – supports full HD 1980p playback and delivers additional battery ages up to 25% (approximately 55 minutes) than previous AMD mobile platforms.

In addition, the Tigris allows wireless downloads take 62% faster, and to facilitate speed increase of 43% for the iPhone file conversion.

“Mainstream notebook platform deliver faster performance, responsive on Windows 7, even while enjoying the amazing detail of the HD audio and video on the screen 17″, said AMD spokesman Bob Grim.

“Although designed for mobility, this platform provides a full PC experience, and different from the netbook, do not sacrifice the options is important for 3D gaming and multimedia applications. For example, this platform supports DX10.1 graphics, with the core ‘Stars’ 45nm which offers enhanced digital media performance. Can also perform 42% better when using digital media applications. “

Grim added that AMD engineers have developed a number of low-power innovations to mainstream platforms, including support for the PSI, the compression frame buffer, and the reduction of dynamic backlight.

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