Thanks Simguy for this one.. AMD has introduced the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ with QuantiSpeed architecture—the first AMD desktop processor based on its 0.13 micron process technology. The new AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ delivers improved performance, lower power and a smaller die size while maintaining a stable, compatible Socket A infrastructure.
"AMD is dedicated to excellence and continuously innovates with the customers" needs in mind. End users are demanding a better computing experience, and providing powerful solutions is our top priority," said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for AMD"s Computation Products Group. "AMD continues to focus on offering high-performance end user benefits such as faster rendering times, better database performance and smoother video and audio editing."
Desktop PCs based on the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are available today from Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and Fujitsu-Siemens in Europe.
The new AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ is priced at $241, in 1,000-unit quantities.