The Leading Information Technology News Summary - Vol.44 No.25 - AMD Ramps Up Mobility Choices with New Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M Processors

Sep 29, 2026

Mobile notebook computing receives a focused update with AMD announcing three new low-voltage processors for different usage scenarios, all built around a 512KB L2 cache to improve responsiveness. The Athlon XP-M 2000+ and 1900+ target thin-and-light systems with extended battery life for home and business needs, while the 2800+ supports desktop-replacement performance. Compatibility with 802.11a/b/g wireless and graphics solutions is emphasized, alongside OEMs such as Fujitsu and Time Computers supporting early deployments. Pricing is listed for 1,000-unit quantities.

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AMD Ramps Up Mobility Choices with New Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M Processors

The Leading Information Technology News Summary-NowIn Its 44Year Vol.44 No.25 # AMD RAMPSUPMOBILITYCHOICESWITHNEWMOBILEAMDATHLONXP-MPROCESSORS AMD(NYSE:AMD)has announced threenew mobile processors designed to bringnotebook users the features and mobility theyneed for an outstanding computing experiencewhether at home,on a flight or in a client'sconference room.All three processors feature512KB L2 cache that helps increaseperformance and lets notebook users work morequickly and efficiently. The low-voltage mobile AMD AthlonXP-M processors 2000+and 1900+bringbalanced mobility and extended system batterylife to thin-and-light notebooks while providingexcellent performance for home and businessusers.Like all AMD mobile processors,AMD'slow-voltage offerings are designed with an openarchitecture that allows computermanufacturers a wide choice in determiningwhich solutions best meet the needs of businessand home consumers.AMD mobile processorsare compatible with industry-leading graphicsand wireless solutions,including 802.11a,802.11b and 802.11g. The mobile AMD Athlon XP-Mprocessor 2800+enables best-in-class graphicsand wireless connectivity for users who demand(Continued on Page 2) June 23,2003 Page 1 # CLEARCUBEINTRODUCESINDUSTRY’SFIRSTDUALINTELXEONPROCESSOR-BASED PC BLADE ClearCube Technology,a pioneer andmarket leader in PC Blade desktop computing,has announced another first,the ClearCubeR2100 PC Blade,based on dual Intel Xeonprocessors.The R2100 also features Intel82546EB Dual Port Gigabit EthernetController for superior network redundancyand scalable throughput.With the addition of adual Intel Xeon processor-based PC Blade, (Continued on Page 2) INTHISISSUE SABRIX CERTIFIED ON ORACLE9IAPPLICATION SERVER… ….3 COGNOS LICENSES DATABASEDRIVERS FROM DATADIRECTTECHNOLOGIES… … ……4 EVANT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR IBMWEBSPHERE APPLICATION SERVER....….5 WILY TECHNOLOGY EXTENDS SUPPORTFOR BEA WEBLOGIC SERVER 8.1 WITHNEW INTROSCOPE POWERPACK. …6 JNI EMPLOYS EIGHT XTENSAPROCESSORS IN NEW FIBRECHANNEL ARCHITECTURE.… …7 F5 NETWORKS:DEVCENTRAL-AN ONLINE COLLABORATIVE RESOURCE TO SUPPORT FAST-GROWINGICONTROL ADOPTION… …7 AMD(Continued from Page l1) dynamic power management and performancein a full-size desktop replacement notebook. “AMD works closely with computermanufacturers to understand what theircustomers look for in a notebook,"said RichHeye,vice president and general manager ofAMD's Microprocessor Business Unit."Theaddition of these three new mobile AMDprocessors helps ensure that manufacturers candeliver on-the-go productivity,crisp graphicsand extended battery life to their customers." Fujitsu PC Corporation announced itwill be one of the first OEMs to power a system—its LifeBook S2000 notebook—with thenew low-voltage AMD Athlon XP-Mprocessor1900+.“Equipped with the new low-voltagemobile AMD processor,the LifeBook S2000notebook fills an important gap in the thin-and-light notebook market by eliminating the needfor end-users to compromise functionality,performance and/or portability for price,"saidSara Nelson,vice president of marketing forFujitsu PC Corporation. Time Computers in the UK will featurethe mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor2800+in its Time Traveller‘AR'series ofnotebooks beginning June 17,and additionalcomputer manufacturers are expected to offernotebooks later in the year.Other computermanufacturers worldwide arecurrently featuring June 23,2003 recently announced mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processors in notebook computers. The low-voltage mobile AMD AthlonXP-M processors 2000+and 1900+,designedfor thin-and-light notebooks,and the mobileAMD Athlon XP-Mprocessor 2800+,designedfor desktopreplacement notebooks,are availableimmediately worldwide. All pricing is in 1,000-unit quantities.The new low-voltage mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processors 2000+and 1900+are priced at$134 and $123,respectively.The mobile AMDAthlon XP-M processor 2800+f

FAQs

What processor lineup did AMD announce for mobile computing?

AMD announced three new mobile processors intended for notebook users: low-voltage Athlon XP-M models 2000+ and 1900+ for thin-and-light systems, and an Athlon XP-M 2800+ for desktop-replacement notebooks.

What key performance feature do all three processors share?

All three processors feature a 512KB L2 cache designed to increase performance and help notebook users work more quickly and efficiently.

Which wireless standards are supported with the new mobile processors?

AMD notes compatibility with industry-leading graphics and wireless solutions, including 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.

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