AMD delivers platform for ultrathin notebooks

BANGALORE, INDIA: AMD, a provider in advanced micro devices, today announced the availability of the AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks, enabling thin and light OEM designs with entertainment capabilities.

Previously codenamed “Yukon”, the platform is based on the new AMD Athlon Neo processor, ATI RadeonTM X1250 integrated graphics and optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 discrete graphics and brings true HD entertainment to a new category of stylish notebook PCs.

The AMD platform debuts within the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC ultrathin notebook, which measures less than one-inch thick and weighs less than four pounds, said a press release.

TheHP Pavilion dv2 also comes equipped with a 12.1-inch diagonal LED BrightView display, nearly full-size keyboard, and optional external optical disc drive with Blu-ray capability.

With the dominance and rapid growth of notebooks in the PC market, many consumers have grown accustomed to being productive on the go, but now desire ever-increasingly lighter, sleeker and more stylish designs that suit their mobile lifestyle said the release.

“We believe there is a significant market opportunity that lies between the less-capable mini notebook and higher-priced ultraportable notebook segments,” said Bob O’Donnell, program vice president, Clients and Displays, IDC. “Integrating the right kind of technologies will enable companies to pioneer a new category of ultrathin notebook PCs, offering consumers the value they seek in a challenging global economy.”

The AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks would allow consumers to enjoy true HD entertainment with available smooth 1080p HD playback, sharp images and vibrant colors said the release.

The platform also delivers a robust casual gaming experience with realistic 3D graphics, enabled by the optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 Premium graphics.

Likewise, with advanced digital outputs including HDMI and DVI, consumers can connect to their favorite devices such as an HDTV for an immersive home theater experience, the release said.