AMD Powers Superior Windows 8 Experience Across More Than 125 PC Designs

[AMD - 25.10.2012] AMD Powers Superior Windows 8 Experience Across More Than 125 PC Designs

From Tablets to Desktops, the Latest Technology from AMD Accelerates Windows 8 Apps, Games and Response Time
SUNNYVALE, Calif. —10/25/2012
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced its collaboration with Microsoft Corp. for more than 125 Windows 8-based PC designs from leading OEMs including ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and more. With a hardware accelerated user interface, Microsoft and AMD have collaborated to design Windows 8 to unlock the high performance graphics capabilities found in AMD accelerated processing units (APUs) and discrete AMD Radeon graphics processing units (GPUs) to deliver the best HD video, gaming and app experience consumers want with the always on, always connected, touch-driven interface with great battery life they need.
"There is a lot of exciting innovation happening in the marketplace today - from the new Windows 8 graphics-accelerated user interface and apps, to ultraportable and sleek hardware designs - and AMDs CPU, GPU and APU technology designed for Windows 8 helps enable a no-compromise solution, said Stefan Kinnestrand, director of Product Management, Windows Division at Microsoft.
Mainstream and ultrathin notebooks, tablets, all-in-one and traditional desktops, home theater PCs and embedded designs powered by the second generation AMD A-Series APUs and AMD Z-Series APUs with AMD Radeon HD graphics enable a phenomenal mobility, entertainment and gaming experience for Windows 8-based PCs.
"Windows 8 marks a new era in the PC industry; an age of acceleration powered by AMD that will enable a visually superior experience whether on a tablet, notebook or all-in-one, said Dr. Lisa Su, senior vice president and general manager, Global Business Units, AMD. "We are excited to be working with Microsoft and our OEM partners to drive innovative user experiences across a variety of new form factors.
The latest AMD APU and GPU platforms come loaded with features optimized to enhance the Windows 8 experience, including:
AMD Start Now Technology: AMD-powered Windows 8-based notebooks boot, resume and respond faster than competing x86 solutions1;
AMD Catalyst drivers compatible with Windows 8 featuring support for DirectX 11, DirectX 11.1 and Windows Display Driver Model 1.2;
AMD AllDay Power enables consumers everywhere to experience unmatched mobility with more than 12 hours of resting battery life on their AMD-based device2;
AMD Eyefinity Technology: a feature unique to AMD-powered PCs, consumers can now span their Windows 8 desktop, user interface, games and apps seamlessly across three or more monitors for a truly immersive experience3;
AMD App Acceleration: AMD Radeon GPUs with AMD App Acceleration let you run multiple applications at the same time with remarkable speed and reliability that provide enhanced performance beyond traditional graphics and video processing. Customers running
AMD-powered Windows 8 PCs can run desktop apps as well as new apps available from the Windows Store and from AMD AppZone for a fast and fluid experience.
Supporting Resources
AMD blog post: A No-Compromise Windows 8 Experience Powered by AMD.
Visit the AMD and Microsoft home page at www.amd.com/microsoft
Experience accelerated apps on your PC today: www.amd.com/appzone
For instant updates: @AMD_Unprocessed and www.facebook.com/AMD
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