mt2e wrote on Mar 18, 2011, 11:16:
AMD needs to do less talking and get that Bulldozer out, so that we can see if they're 1,2, or 3 steps behind Intel.
AMD is clearly paving its way away from desktop environments, they are doing everything possible to dumb themselves down. Perhaps they are shifting company strategy and realizing that there are new market segments to grow in. As I work in computer distribution, I now sell Intel CPU to AMD CPU, in a ratio that is clearly devastating to AMD. Who knows what happens behind closed doors, we all know there are secret negotiations behind closed doors between Intel, AMD, and Microsoft, and all the big guns out there. These guys can play poker and Ante in a Billion dollars for the fun of it now. In anycase, clearly, AMD could have kicked Intel where it hurts, during the Sandy Bridge shortage/revision. Clearly, AMD has not for some very specific reasons. I think AMD is targeting Digital signage, and low power venues. Low power CPU / server, major key term for 2011 and beyond. I still love AMD, and look forward to Bulldozer platforms, however Intel has been generous lately, by offering Sandy Bridge unlocked CPUs reaching 4GHz for less than $200.