Replies to post #472 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[sgolds]

CombJelly,

AMD is finally shipping SFF packaged processors. In addition, the latest round have great power specs, 16 watts typical.

OK, I understand that is a good solution for the blade servers, and for high-powered laptops. How does this compare with low-power laptops vs. TMTA, Via and Intel P4M (Centrino w/o the WiFi)?

My thinking, to date, is that AMD is attacking the high end of the laptop market, and ceding the thin & light to TMTA and Via.

[wbmw]

Combjelly, Re: AMD is finally shipping SFF packaged processors. In addition, the latest round have great power specs, 16 watts typical.

Can you please show me your source for 16W of power. I find it hard to believe, especially since full sized laptops effectively dissipate 35W or more power these days, and most SFF designs are larger than that. AMD will have trouble getting to 16W, even at 1.2GHz and 1.1V.

By the way, what are the specs for AMD's processors for thin and light laptops?