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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMD DUAL-CORE LAPTOP OFFERED FIRST BY WIDOWPC
NEW ‘Sting 917x2’ LAPTOP Rivals Desktops in
Performance
AUSTIN, TX, November 31, 2005 – WidowPC, a leader in
cutting-edge PC hardware, today announced the availability of the
long-awaited, dual-core notebook, the Sting
917X2™.
Featuring the Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
by AMD (NYSE:AMD),
the system is fully customizable and upgradeable and features a
choice of leading graphics cards including the 256MB NVIDIA 7800
GTX.
( photo: http://www.widowpc.com/press/photos/sting917x2.php
)
Dual-core processors accelerate performance by assigning
different processing cores to different compute-intensive tasks
such as gaming, business applications, digital content creation,
3D image rendering, CD burning, and many other background tasks.
Although dual-core technology has been available in desktops for
some time, it has not been available in a laptop computer until
now.
"Our goal was to ensure zero lag time between the
performance of a desktop and laptop, and with the Sting 917X2™,
we have accomplished just that," said Joshua McClure,
Director of Operations at WidowPC. "Due to the demands and
pedigree of our customers, we build each computer to their exact
specifications, and back each one with fanatical customer
support."
WidowPC’s Sting 917X2™ also
features the previously desktop-only NVIDIA 7800 GTX graphics
controller. According to independent benchmarks from Tom’s
Hardware, the 256MB NVIDIA 7800 GTX performed faster than any card
ever tested and enables advanced parallel processing which, in
combination with cutting-edge CPUs like those available in WidowPC’s
Sting 917X2™, will result in
higher frame rates in games and other 3D environments.
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WIDOWPC / DUAL-CORE LAPTOP / 2
The Dual Core Sting917X2™ model is
offered with a choice of the most advanced AMD CPU’s, from the
the AMD Athlon™ 64 dual-core 4200+ to the 4800+ and the FX-57
processors; up to 2GB of PC3200 400MHz DDR memory, two hard drive
bays with capacity for dual 120GB SATA HDDs, each with a data
transfer rate of 150 Mbps. The Sting 917X2™ also
utilizes the latest in cooling technology to enable the highest
levels of performance ever found in portable form.
Other features include a 17-inch Wide Screen 1900 x 1200 WUXGA
SuperBrite LCD, a choice of the industry’s three fastest 256MB
graphics cards; three different optical drive choices including 8x
DVD RW/R with LightScribe, 802.11a/b/g; Bluetooth, TV tuner and a
host of ports and connectors. Pricing starts at $3,447.
About AMD
AMD (NYSE: AMD)
designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory
devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer,
communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is
dedicated to helping its customers deliver standards-based,
customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from
enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more
information, visit www.amd.com.
About WidowPC
WidowPC is a leading provider of cutting-edge desktop and
laptop systems for the gaming computer, government and corporate
markets. The company specializes in building performance computers
tailored to customer specifications for video game players, day
traders, graphic designers and computer intensive users.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, WidowPC can be found online at www.widowpc.com.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ NM:NVDA)
is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor
technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing
products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.
NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices
throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information,
visit www.nvidia.com.
For further information please contact Jarrod Holland,
+1-910-395-4829,
widowpc@highwatergroup.com
for WidowPC, Inc.
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