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Better by Design

Woman and Girl with Laptop What does Better by Design mean to you?

  • Outstanding dual-core processing delivers true multi-tasking and increased performance so you can do more in less time.

  • Graphics with up to 29% better 3D performance and superior video resolution

  • Wireless downloads almost 5x faster with up to 3x the range from today’s leading PC manufacturers


  • Driven by AMD and other technology leaders, the Better by Design program is designed to deliver the performance you need for the ultimate Windows Vista™ experience.

    PCs that are part of the Better by Design program feature superior processor, graphics, and wireless technologies — all at a price that makes sense.

    To get the best computing experience for your evolving digital lifestyle, you need the best technology you can buy in a PC that delivers the best value. You need a PC that is better by design. And AMD helps make that a reality.

    See for Yourself
    See for yourself how Better by Design PCs compare to the competition.

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    SEE THE PROOF
    Get the latest product comparisons, benchmarks, and other resources demonstrating how the Better by Design program is enabling PC manufacturers to deliver great PC performance at an outstanding value.


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    AMD press release announcing Better by Design

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    Better by DesignWHAT IS BETTER BY DESIGN?
    AMD is working with leading ecosystem partners like NVIDIA, Broadcom, Atheros, and Qualcomm to deliver superior technologies to PC manufacturers and to enable a better computing experience on both desktop and notebook PCs. Now you can realize the benefits of better PC performance in the areas that make the greatest difference to your experience, like processor, graphics, and wireless.

    FOR NOTEBOOK PCs
    With AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology and the Better by Design program, you can get superior graphics and wireless technology in today’s latest thin and light notebook designs. Long battery life lets you enjoy all the greatest digital media, gaming, and powerful multi-tasking, even on the go.

    FOR AMD LIVE™ PCs
    With AMD LIVE!™ PCs and the Better by Design program, you can enjoy superior graphics and wireless technologies in a PC optimized to be a digital media center. AMD LIVE! PCs are specifically designed with enhanced performance and features for enjoying digital photos, movies, shows, videos, and music—anywhere in the house or on the go.

    FOR DESKTOP PCs
    AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processors and the Better by Design program offer outstanding dual-core performance, with graphics capabilities optimized for life-like gaming, crystal-clear digital media, and serious multi-tasking. And unique platforms like the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor with NVIDIA SLI graphics offer users the fully-loaded performance and powerful capabilities for immersive gaming that were once only available to media professionals.

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    PARTNERS
    As a leader in the industry, AMD has developed an open platform strategy that drives collaboration and competition among the leading technology companies around the world. This strategy has resulted in superior technologies that offer improved choices for PC manufacturers and better experiences for end-users.

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