- Lenovo to deliver AMD-powered commercial desktop computers for the first time in new markets around the world -
Sunnyvale, Calif. - Feb. 23, 2006 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced its
AMD64 technology is now available in a new line of professional desktop
PCs from Lenovo, marking the first time that this pairing will be
available worldwide. The Lenovo 3000 J105 desktop, with a choice of AMD
Athlon(tm) 64 or AMD Sempron(tm) processors, offers leading-edge
performance to small and mid-sized businesses, and is expected to be
available broadly in various international markets, including the United
States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia,
Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
Today's announcement builds on the considerable success AMD and Lenovo
have shared over the past two years in China, where approximately 50
percent of Lenovo's desktop systems are powered by AMD processors.
Additionally, Lenovo was one of the first PC manufacturers to launch AMD
Sempron processor-based systems, which were well received in China for
users looking for a PC with performance and features designed to address
their daily home and business computing needs.
"Today's launch is yet another proof-point of the strong commitment
between AMD and Lenovo to provide innovative solutions to address the
needs of an increasing base of consumer and business customers and is
another example of AMD's growing leadership in the commercial
marketplace," said Marty Seyer, senior vice president, Commercial
Business and Performance Computing, AMD. "Innovation is at the heart of
what AMD and Lenovo do, and by offering a choice of AMD processors to
commercial organizations worldwide we continue to see our innovative
AMD64 technology put to use for an expanding market of desktop users."
"Our customers in China have already seen the benefits of what our two
companies have accomplished together, and this is an opportunity to
offer
more choice to our customers worldwide," said Steve Petracca, vice
president, Lenovo. "With AMD processors, we're able to meet a real
demand among commercial users who are looking for simplified, affordable
computing, helping small business customers focus on the parts of their
business operations that they need to, instead of worrying about their
computer systems."
Targeted at small to mid-sized business users, the AMD-powered Lenovo
3000 J105 desktop will offer a choice for customers between AMD Athlon
64 or AMD Sempron processors, which both offer the added security
benefit of Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)*. This capability, when
enabled by the Microsoft Windows(r) XP Service Pack 2, helps prevent the
execution of certain types of malicious viruses, and is designed to keep
home and business users' data secure. Additionally, both processors
boast AMD's Cool'n'Quiet(tm) Technology, enabling overall lower system
and processor power consumption. AMD Athlon 64 processors are designed
for exceptional performance computing with current and upcoming
software, while AMD Sempron processors deliver affordable performance
for today's value-conscious buyers of desktop PCs.
Contact local Lenovo sales representatives for questions regarding
availability of the new AMD64-powered Lenovo 3000 J105 desktop or visit
http://www.lenovo.com.
About AMD64
The AMD64 processor platform is the gold standard for 64-bit computing.
AMD64's Direct Connect Architecture evolves industry standards to
deliver break-through performance on single- and dual-core processors,
reducing bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus
architectures. AMD64 technology is also designed to enhance the security
of computing environments by integrating Enhanced Virus Protection*
technology enabled by advanced anti-virus features in current versions
of Linux(r), Microsoft(r) Windows(r) and Solaris(tm) operating systems.
Today, 90 percent of the top 100 and more than 45 percent of the top 500
of the Forbes Global 2000 companies or their subsidiaries are using
AMD64 technology. Since their 2003 introduction, AMD64 processors have
earned more than 160 industry awards and the support of more than 2,000
OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders and
distributors. For more information on the AMD64 processor platform, see
http://www.amd.com/amd64
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of
innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and
consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to
delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that
empower users worldwide. For more information visit http://www.amd.com