AMD heeft vandaag een press release de wereld in gestuurd waarin ze vertellen dat we vandaag (Nederland loopt een beetje achter dus, dit zal hier niet op gaan) de AMD Duron op 750MHz in de winkels kunnen vinden. Volgens de press release zijn er al 20 computer bouwers die systemen leveren met een 750MHz Duron, het lijkt er dus op dat het met de beschikbaarheid wel oké zit :
SUNNYVALE, CA - SEPTEMBER 05, 2000 - AMD today introduced the 750MHz AMD Duron(tm) processor, once again setting the standard for business and home users in the value PC space. Optimized for the value-conscious user, the 750MHz AMD Duron processor reinforces AMD's leadership position in delivering better computing solutions to the value PC space, characterized by systems that typically sell for less than $1,000.
"We supply the highest performing PC processors in volume, offering a broad and powerful portfolio of computing solutions for both the performance and value segments. At any system price point, business and home users will get a better PC with an AMD processor-based system," said Rob Herb, executive vice president at AMD. "Quality. Reliability. Consistency. That is what AMD represents."
More than 100 computer manufacturers worldwide currently offer AMD Duron processor-based systems. Leading manufacturers, including Compaq and IBM, plan to offer PCs featuring the 750MHz AMD Duron processor during the coming weeks. More than 20 computer manufacturers worldwide, including Fujitsu Siemens Computers, are offering 750MHz AMD Duron processor-based systems for sale today.