Replies to post #67613 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[Ixse]

imho, re:I think it was more the marketted notion that the Centrino "package" and not just the processor was the differentiator.

True to an extent ofcourse. Still low power was the only feature that couldn't be matched by AMD and therefore the most important one.

re: HDTV is an important driver, just like .11b/g was for Centrino. Unlike the Centrino, Intel has partnered (e.g. TiVo) for the ViiV campaign. This is one difference that is more important, I think, than the difference you mentioned(what CPU is inside). I suspect AMD is trying to find partners for its campaign as well.

HDTV is an important driver. I think it can be matched by AMD though, but admit I haven't given thought yet to the question with whom they'll partner. Any ideas?

Regards,

Rink

[wbmw]

IMHO, another thing about Viiv is that it's a brand that will continue to improve from year to year. Some people just love to point out the faults of Centrino in its first year, and Viiv will have faults, too. But like Centrino, I think Intel will improve upon these and continue to grow the platform to the point where it's a very competitive and high growth vehicle. I also think the software will be very good and make the difference in the beginning, which is a strength exclusive to Intel.