Advanced Micro Devices has announced the availability of laptop-use version of its latest 690 chipset. AMD M690 supports AMD Mobile and Desktop Client processors, up to 800MHz HyperTransport interface speeds and has an integrated ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics. There is also a new battery life saving technology called Display Cache.
“To ensure longer battery life, the AMD M690 incorporates innovative memory technology known as Display Cache, designed to allow the CPU to operate in low-power mode without accessing system memory. This platform-level innovation coupled with the energy efficient processor design of AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology extends battery life by up to 30 minutes over previous AMD mobile technologies.
The AMD M690 is powered by the ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics processor, delivering seamless access to any of the visually rich features found in Windows Vista and strong gaming performance. As the first mobile AMD chipset to support ATI Avivo technology and integrated HDMI and DVI connectivity options, the AMD M690 series provides smooth video playback and vivid images for all multimedia applications, including high-definition content.
Combined with AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology, and a superior wireless connectivity solution from one of the Better by Design program partners, AMD delivers the ultimate mobile computing experience, optimized for the new demands of Windows Vista”, according to the company.
