Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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"Seems like it was a wise investment. IBM is on board."

IBM on board? Not quite.
IBM has offered faint praise and non-commital promises of adding servers to their own-rent-a-server-farm..
IBM has NOT committed to making an Opteron Server for sale to an IBM customer.

As for Dell, well..here's a few Dell announcements that will give you a clear idea of Dell's commitment to AMD:

"Dimension XPS features a 3.0GHz Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology and 800MHz front side bus, 256MB DDR400 SDRAM memory, "

April 28, 2003 09:02

Dell Enters Enthusiast Market with Most Powerful and Expandable Dimension System Ever; Dimension XPS Sets New Standard for Performance, Expandability and Value

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2003--Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today introduced the Dimension XPS -- its most powerful and expandable consumer desktop system to date -- a system designed to provide the highest level of performance in 3D gaming, high-end multimedia applications and demanding productivity applications.

The Dimension XPS offers hardware features that deliver uncompromising performance and system expansion. With its standard 460-watt power supply, Creative(R) Audigy(tm) 2 sound card, 128MB ATI Radeon(tm) 9800 and 9800 Pro graphics cards, support for the latest Intel processors, and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives in a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration, the XPS is built to run today's most demanding 3D games and multimedia applications with ease.

"The XPS is a powerful addition to the Dimension family," said Tim Mattox, vice president of Dell's client product marketing group, "Both hard-core gamers and customers who require enhanced expandability will find the Dimension XPS an ideal platform for delivering the highest levels of performance in an innovative and highly serviceable chassis."

The Dimension XPS features a sleek large tower Venice blue chassis with midnight gray and brushed silver accents. For customers interested in future expansion, it offers up to three 5.25-inch drive bays, and also accommodates up to three internal 3.5-inch bays. To accommodate external expansion, the XPS system features two 1394 ports and eight USB 2.0 ports. It is the first Dimension to have a front-accessible 1394 port, which offers a new level of convenience for digital video enthusiasts. The tower houses a 460-watt power supply at the bottom of the chassis to separate it from the main interior of the system. The innovative chassis design results in a quieter system, and also makes internal components easy to access for maintenance and upgrades.

Expanded Peripheral Options, Dedicated Dimension XPS Support

Because many customers want peripherals optimized for fast-paced 3D games, Dell offers a suite of game controllers, joysticks, mice and speakers within the Dimension XPS configurator on www.dell.com. Additionally, all systems come standard with dedicated XPS Phone Support. Through a unique Express Service Code, Dimension XPS customers dial into a dedicated XPS support queue staffed by advanced technicians who share the same passion for 3D gaming and enthusiast applications.

Pricing Information and Technical Specifications

For $2,199(a), the Dimension XPS features a 3.0GHz Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology and 800MHz front side bus, 256MB DDR400 SDRAM memory, Radeon 9800 graphics card, Creative(R) Audigy 2 sound card, a 60GB hard drive, a 16x DVD drive, a 19-inch (18-inch viewable) monitor, and Windows(R) XP Home, one year limited warranty(b) plus one year at-home service(c), and dedicated Dimension XPS technical phone support.

The Dimension XPS includes support for the following:


-- Pentium(R) 4 processor options that utilize an 800MHz front
side bus and Hyper-Threading technology

-- Dual-channel DDR-SDRAM memory running at 400MHz

-- ATI's new Radeon 9800 or Radeon 9800 PRO

-- 460-watt power supply standard

-- Two 1394 ports standard

-- Eight USB 2.0 ports standard

-- Creative(R) Audigy 2 sound card standard

-- Serial ATA RAID option via the Serial ATA RAID Controller
(SARC) 150 DC card; Customers can choose either a RAID 0 or
RAID 1 configuration

-- Ultra ATA-100 hard drive capacities up to 200GB

-- Optical drives options include:16x DVD, 48x/24x/48x CD-RW, or
48x CD-RW/DVD, DVD+RW/ +R(d) combination drives

-- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet connectivity

-- Microsoft(R) Windows XP Home or Professional

-- Dedicated XPS Support through specialized phone queue

-- Standard 1 year limited warranty(b) plus 1 year at-home
service(c); Optional upgrade up to 4 years
For more information about this product, go to www.dell.com/dimension.

About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past year totaled $35.4 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.

Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.


(a) Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may
change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges are extra,
and vary.

(b) You can get a copy of our limited warranties and guarantees by
writing Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round
Rock, TX 78682. To purchase warranty only or for information
on other service options, please call 1-800-915-3355 or visit
http://www.dell4me.com/termsandconditions.

(c) At-home or on-site service provided via third-party contract
with customer. Technician will be dispatched if necessary
following phone-based troubleshooting, often the next business
day. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

(d) Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some
existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides
maximum compatibility.



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