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Old 9th September, 2006, 12:13 AM
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Old 9th September, 2006, 12:15 AM
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Looks like they're limiting AMD to their lower end models.
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Old 9th September, 2006, 12:22 AM
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Yes. Good news for AMD though, I'd expect these models sell in bigger volumes.
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Old 9th September, 2006, 12:39 AM
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Ya I guess it's quite good for AMD. I have to be honest though people are starting to like dells less. I hope it doesn't associate AMD with low-end.
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Old 9th September, 2006, 08:52 AM
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I dont think you will find Dell is in a major decline...
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Old 9th September, 2006, 10:13 AM
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Will be interesting.

Maybe this will give AMD the big boost they've deserved.
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My god, things finally look bright on the horizon! "You can't buy Dell's from the shops but here, we've got an AMDell!".
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