AMD Sempron

Zardon · Jun 7, 2004, 02:41 PM

SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -June 7, 2004- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it will introduce a new brand of PC processors to be named AMD Sempron. The AMD Sempron processor family is expected to redefine everyday computing for today's value-conscious buyers of desktop and notebook PCs.

AMD Sempron processors are being developed to meet the evolving day-to-day needs of home and business PC users. Basic computing is no longer just about email, Web browsing or word processing. Today it's also about downloading and playing music, or sending pictures to family and friends. This full-featured product line is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for the growing segment of PC users who want more from their PCs.

full press release here

~~HawK~~ · Jun 7, 2004, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by Zardon
meet the evolving day-to-day needs of home and business PC users. Basic computing is no longer just about email, Web browsing or word processing. Today it's also about downloading and playing music, or sending pictures to family and friends. This full-featured product line is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for the growing segment of PC users who want more from their PCs.

Wauw.. You'll need an University grade to come up with such a discovery..
Intel allover indeed

Vampyromaniac · Jun 7, 2004, 09:15 PM

did they really need a name that sounds more like Celeron?

Judas · Jun 7, 2004, 10:18 PM

i'd really like it if they used Athena for one of there family names... seriously.. it's short and simple.. and matches one of the "fake" screenshots i had found...

~~HawK~~ · Jun 8, 2004, 07:56 AM

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Originally posted by Judas
i'd really like it if they used Athena for one of there family names... seriously.. it's short and simple.. and matches one of the "fake" screenshots i had found...

You wish.. (me to btw)

MythicaL · Jun 8, 2004, 10:58 AM

Here's what MegaGames has to say:

In a press release deserving an award for obscurity and vagueness, AMD has announced it will introduce a new brand of PC processors to be named AMD Sempron. The AMD Sempron is expected to appeal to value-conscious buyers of desktop and notebook PCs.

AMD claims that this fully-featured product line is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for the growing segment of PC users who want more from their PCs. The key word here, of course, is best-in-class, since AMD are not telling us yet which class the Sempron will belong to.

It is also not clear if the new chips, scheduled for release in the second half of 2004, will be based on the Athlon 64, XP or a new design. AMD have also neglected to mention the scale of numbers (clock speeds etc.) which will be associated with Sempron.

More details about AMDâ€™s new mobile and desktop processors will be forthcoming in the second half of 2004. Shipments of the AMD Sempron and Mobile AMD Sempron processors are scheduled to begin during the second half of 2004.

Already nicknamed the Duron Replacement, the Sempron is up against a weary public, educated by a long drawn out war between AMD and Intel. The lack of technical detail in AMDs press release has further allowed speculation to run wild so we cannot comment on the Sempron until we have further information from AMD.

We will leave you with the smartest, and probably most informative, comment we have managed to find on the Sempron, ...it has the word "pron" in the name, how bad can it be?

**dj_stick** · Jun 8, 2004, 01:23 PM

that last line was great

CDsDontBurn · Jun 8, 2004, 06:48 PM

what is pron? What does it mean?

MythicaL · Jun 9, 2004, 01:51 AM

pron = leet version of porn

Jun 7, 2004, 02:41 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	AMD Sempron SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -June 7, 2004- AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it will introduce a new brand of PC processors to be named AMD Sempron. The AMD Sempron processor family is expected to redefine everyday computing for today's value-conscious buyers of desktop and notebook PCs. AMD Sempron processors are being developed to meet the evolving day-to-day needs of home and business PC users. Basic computing is no longer just about email, Web browsing or word processing. Today it's also about downloading and playing music, or sending pictures to family and friends. This full-featured product line is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for the growing segment of PC users who want more from their PCs. full press release here

Jun 7, 2004, 09:15 PM	#3
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	did they really need a name that sounds more like Celeron? __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Jun 8, 2004, 10:58 AM	#6
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	Here's what MegaGames has to say: In a press release deserving an award for obscurity and vagueness, AMD has announced it will introduce a new brand of PC processors to be named AMD Sempron. The AMD Sempron is expected to appeal to value-conscious buyers of desktop and notebook PCs. AMD claims that this fully-featured product line is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for the growing segment of PC users who want more from their PCs. The key word here, of course, is best-in-class, since AMD are not telling us yet which class the Sempron will belong to. It is also not clear if the new chips, scheduled for release in the second half of 2004, will be based on the Athlon 64, XP or a new design. AMD have also neglected to mention the scale of numbers (clock speeds etc.) which will be associated with Sempron. More details about AMDâ€™s new mobile and desktop processors will be forthcoming in the second half of 2004. Shipments of the AMD Sempron and Mobile AMD Sempron processors are scheduled to begin during the second half of 2004. Already nicknamed the Duron Replacement, the Sempron is up against a weary public, educated by a long drawn out war between AMD and Intel. The lack of technical detail in AMDs press release has further allowed speculation to run wild so we cannot comment on the Sempron until we have further information from AMD. We will leave you with the smartest, and probably most informative, comment we have managed to find on the Sempron, ...it has the word "pron" in the name, how bad can it be? __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

Jun 8, 2004, 06:48 PM	#8
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,802 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	what is pron? What does it mean? __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jun 9, 2004, 01:51 AM	#9
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	pron = leet version of porn __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.