Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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Niceguy has a good breakout of q1/q2 differences

http://www.siliconinvestor.com/stocktalk/msg.gsp?msgid=20312535

While this explains the accounting differences it really tells us nothing. If anything it say q1 earnings were overstated as the costs that make up the difference are normal and not unusual.

In general I agree with Niceguy more than I disagree. It just goes to show how vulnerable AMD is to things not directly related to sales of processors or flash. In coming quarters as sales of processors and flash improve, the effects of these items will diminish.

I certainly hope the big increase in "Other" losses doesn't carry into the future. This is one aspect of INTC accounting best left to INTC.