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Tim S · 4th Jun 2008, 13:10

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/06...-at-computex/1

COMPUTEX 2008: AMD has announced its next-generation mobile platform here at Computex in Taipei.

Cupboard · 4th Jun 2008, 13:20

I like the sound of the ATI XGP. About time too!
Perfect for creating an ultraportable that can game

Panos · 4th Jun 2008, 13:55

Now that's what I call the ultimate machine.
Time to sell the Q6600 SLI system.

AMEN AMD a product that makes sense.

Mankz · 4th Jun 2008, 14:04

I like the idea.

Well done AMD, you've designed something that might be in demand!

Tris · 4th Jun 2008, 14:15

can anyone expand a bit on that last paragraph (ATI XGP Technology) - whats that about?

DXR_13KE · 4th Jun 2008, 14:40

interesting... AMD might win the crown in portable gaming platforms...

Cobalt · 4th Jun 2008, 14:48

A truly portable gaming system would be brill. I'm tired of "desktop replacements" that weigh as much as my PC.

UncertainGod · 4th Jun 2008, 14:49

After a frankly awful couple of years for AMD they really are starting to produce some great products.

Panos · 4th Jun 2008, 14:53

ATI XGP Technology = eXternal Graphics Platform.
Basicaly we have PCI-E 2.0 external connection to external graphic card getting up to 4GB/s in each direction transfer. Full Pci-e 16x.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/V...126234,00.html

Which means you have your little laptop all around with 780G (or optional with a 3000 series in addition inside).
And when you go home, plug what ever they produce for external gfx card. 3870X2 etc. We might even see 4870 X4 (or more haha) to be used like that. The size, colling or power is not a problem any more

Stick the gfx outside the house for cooling haha.

I forcee some new market growing here.

mclean007 · 4th Jun 2008, 15:28

Fixed: There are only two companies in the world that can build and deliver high-performance microprocessors and there are only two companies in the world that can build and deliver high-performance graphics solutions. AMD hasn't done either for years.

_DTM2000_ · 4th Jun 2008, 16:29

Awesome, I've been waiting for someone to make a proper external graphics card solution for years. ATI XGP sounds perfect for my needs. I get work to buy me a nice little laptop that handles my day to day work, then I buy an external graphics card and monitor to keep at home. Work at work, games at home, no need to buy another PC. Company saves money, I save money, every one's a winner.

Congrats AMD, I'll keep my eye out for this.

Goty · 5th Jun 2008, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclean007

Fixed: There are only two companies in the world that can build and deliver high-performance microprocessors and there are only two companies in the world that can build and deliver high-performance graphics solutions. AMD hasn't done either for years.

*cough*fanboy*cough

On a semi-serious note, I'd rather have the girl in the picture...

Bindibadgi · 10th Jun 2008, 18:06

AMD also posted a video about the launch of the Turion X2 here: http://www.digitalnewsagency.com/sto...ar-back-on/all

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Panos Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 73	Now that's what I call the ultimate machine. Time to sell the Q6600 SLI system. AMEN AMD a product that makes sense.

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Tris Multimodder Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 109	can anyone expand a bit on that last paragraph (ATI XGP Technology) - whats that about?

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Cobalt Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 248	A truly portable gaming system would be brill. I'm tired of "desktop replacements" that weigh as much as my PC.

4th Jun 2008, 14:53	#9
Panos Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 73	ATI XGP Technology = eXternal Graphics Platform. Basicaly we have PCI-E 2.0 external connection to external graphic card getting up to 4GB/s in each direction transfer. Full Pci-e 16x. http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/V...126234,00.html Which means you have your little laptop all around with 780G (or optional with a 3000 series in addition inside). And when you go home, plug what ever they produce for external gfx card. 3870X2 etc. We might even see 4870 X4 (or more haha) to be used like that. The size, colling or power is not a problem any more Stick the gfx outside the house for cooling haha. I forcee some new market growing here.

4th Jun 2008, 16:29	#11
_DTM2000_ Senior Super Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 229	Awesome, I've been waiting for someone to make a proper external graphics card solution for years. ATI XGP sounds perfect for my needs. I get work to buy me a nice little laptop that handles my day to day work, then I buy an external graphics card and monitor to keep at home. Work at work, games at home, no need to buy another PC. Company saves money, I save money, every one's a winner. Congrats AMD, I'll keep my eye out for this.

10th Jun 2008, 18:06	#13
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