Q:	What is AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology, and for which markets was it created?
A:	AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is AMD’s most advanced dual-core processor family made for mobility. Designed for today’s mobile consumers and business professionals, AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core delivers AMD64 dual-core performance and helps enable leading-edge graphics with longer battery life in today’s thin-and-light notebooks. AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology has been designed to address a key issue with computing today—the increased need for PC processors to deal with multiple threads of information simultaneously. This need manifests itself in the increasing tendency of mobile PC users to run multiple programs at once, either to multi-task or to protect their computers with antivirus/firewall software in the background while running applications in the foreground. In addition, more software, especially in the digital media and content creation space, is being written so that different aspects of the software can access the processor at the same time. This type of software is called “multi-threaded” software. Dual-core processors contain two cores, residing on one chip, that perform calculations on two streams of data simultaneously. Additionally, the AMD64 architecture contains AMD’s innovative Direct Connect Architecture which was created with multi-core in mind, providing leading-edge system performance due to a direct, high-speed link between the cores within the same processor, which helps eliminate bottlenecks found in older traditional front-side bus technology.


Q:	How is AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology optimized for mobility?
A:	AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is designed to deliver industry-leading AMD64 performance in thin and light notebook PCs, enable leading-edge graphics with long battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest wireless technologies. More specifically, the process used to manufacture AMD Turion 64 mobile technology has been optimized for more thermally efficient processor operation, enabling reduced power consumption during various system performance states and sleep states. In addition, a C3 ‘Deeper Sleep’ state feature has been added to the AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology family and AMD Virtualization has also been added to improve the performance, reliability, and security of existing and future virtualization environments.


Q:	What are the features and benefits of AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology?
A:	AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is uniquely designed for mobility, offering leading 32-bit performance today for thin and light notebooks, as well as 64-bit capability and to enable leading-edge graphics for the more visual experience that is expected to be part of the upcoming Microsoft Windows VistaTM operating system. With the award-winning AMD64 architecture, executive road warriors and on-the-go consumers can benefit from AMD’s Direct Connect Architecture which creates a direct link between processor cores for incredible system performance, enhanced security with Enhanced Virus Protection, compatibility with the best-in-class wireless solutions, and AMD PowerNow!™ technology – an advanced power management feature for long system battery life. Additionally, AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology includes the following enhancements: Dual-channel DDR2 memory controller compatible with 667HZ DDR2 memory. New socket infrastructure - Socket S1 (638-pin) Virtualization Dynamic Thermal Management Simplified processor thermal control Multi-Core Power Management Power Optimized HyperTransport Deeper Sleep state


Q:	What is AMD PowerNow!™ technology and what benefit does it provide the notebook user?
A:	AMD PowerNow! technology is a dynamic power management technology. It can significantly extend the system battery life of notebook PCs and provide performance on demand. This means that applications get high performance when needed, while automatically saving critical power when processor demand is low. AMD PowerNow! technology is available with all AMD mobile processors.


Q:	Which AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology products are available?
A:	As of May 17, 2006, AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology models TL-50, TL-52, TL-56 and TL-60 are expected to be available immediately worldwide.


Q:	Does AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology use the same model number methodology as the Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 and Mobile AMD Sempron™ processors?
A:	No, a new alpha-numeric model number methodology has been adopted for the AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology family of processors. The new model numbers have been designed to provide a simple designation of both relative processor performance and degree of mobility within the AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology family in order to help consumers and business professionals simplify their notebook PC purchase decisions.


Q:	How does the AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology model number methodology indicate relative performance and mobility?
A:	AMD Turion 64 mobile technology employs model numbers that consist of two letters followed by two numbers. The two letters together indicate the processor class, with the second letter designating increasing degree of mobility as the letter approaches the end of the alphabet. For example, TZ would designate a greater degree of mobility, as measured by power consumption, than TA would designate. This is based on the general assumption that as power consumption is reduced, longer system battery life and, therefore, greater mobility is enabled. The numbers indicate relative performance within the processor class, based on frequency, cache size and other factors that impact overall system performance. Higher numbers indicate higher relative performance among the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology family.


Q:	Which categories of users will most benefit from AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology?
A:	AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is designed for today’s mobile consumers and business professionals that want AMD64 dual-core performance with long battery life and leading-edge graphics capabilities in today’s thin-and-light notebooks. Individuals that lead an on-the-go lifestyle, use multiple applications simultaneously, prefer thin-and-light notebook designs, demand longer battery life and require reliable wireless and VPN access can benefit from AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology.


Q:	Which OEMs are offering notebooks based on AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology?
A:	AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology-based platforms are expected from leading OEMs starting in June in retail stores and through commercial distribution channels.


Q:	Are these products intended for commercial or consumer notebooks?
A:	AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is intended for both commercial and consumer notebooks. AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology enables the reliability, security, performance, leading-edge graphics capabilities and long battery life expected by today’s highly mobile business professional or consumer.


Q:	Will AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology be compatible with Microsoft’s upcoming Windows VistaTM operating system?
A:	Yes, AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is designed to be fully compatible with Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Vista operating system. AMD has been working closely with Microsoft® to identify and develop key hardware components for Windows Vista™, the next generation Windows® operating system. AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is also the only mobile processor today that is optimized to run the 64-bit version of the Vista operating system.


Q:	Does adding another core to a mobile processor decrease battery life?
A:	AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is designed to deliver performance and battery life similar to competing dual-core mobile processors, with a few key advantages: Due to its integrated memory controller, AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology delivers at least three times the bandwidth of alternative dual-core mobile processors. AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is the only mobile dual-core processor that delivers better multi-tasking and multi-treaded performance in both 32- and 64-bit environments.


Q:	Is AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology a bundled platform offering?
A:	No. AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology is designed to address the need for greater mobility required by today’s businesses and consumers. AMD has adopted an open platform approach. AMD has worked with a range of industry leaders to create an integrated platform of validated technologies that enable OEMs and ODMs to design notebooks in a cost-effective and timely manner. This helps enable PC manufacturers to design mobile solutions using standard technologies that best address the needs of customers based upon the variety of ways in which notebooks are being used. We believe that choice from a range of industry-standard technologies from the leading companies in each of their fields creates true innovation and enables the most feature-rich notebooks on the market.


Q:	Who are the chipset and wireless partners that you are working with, and what are they developing to support AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology?
A:	AMD typically works with a wide range of industry-leading chipset and wireless partners such as ATI, nVidia, SiS, Uli, VIA, Atheros, Broadcom and other WiFi-certified solution providers.


Q:	What is AMD64?
A:	AMD64 is AMD’s award-winning microprocessor architecture that extends the industry-standard x86 instruction set and defines a new class of computing. The AMD64 platform is the first designed to deliver compatibility with existing x86 solutions and world-class 64-bit performance. Since their 2003 introduction, processors based on AMD64 technology have earned more than 120 industry awards and the support of more than 2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders and distributors. For more information on the AMD64 technology platform, see www.amd.com/amd64.


Q:	What is AMD’s vision for 64-bit computing?
A:	We believe the evolution from 32-bit computing to 64-bit computing is inevitable and will happen much faster than the transition from 16-bit to 32-bit. AMD64 can accelerate the industry’s move to 64-bit computing by providing a solution developed with customers in mind. AMD’s approach embraces the 32-bit platforms and applications already in use in business and home computing today and offers a flexible way to make a smooth transition to next-generation technology by allowing simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing. AMD64 technology provides industry-leading features and benefits while enabling a seamless transition for enterprises and consumers; it is designed to provide a migration to 64-bit computing without sacrificing the performance and compatibility of today’s installed base of 32-bit systems.


Q:	Who needs 64-bit computing on a notebook?
A:	Business travelers, prosumers, gamers, computing enthusiasts and technical professionals. AMD64 technology provides these customers with a set of industry-leading features and a combination of compatibility and exceptional performance necessary to drive demanding applications that push the limits of the x86 architecture. Additionally, the Enhanced Virus Protection1 feature can provide benefits for all PC users, in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.


Q:	What is the front-side bus frequency of AMD Turion 64 mobile technology?
A:	In the AMD Turion 64 mobile technology, the traditional front-side bus has been replaced by a dedicated memory bus and a HyperTransport technology link.


Q:	How much do the AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology products cost?
A:	AMD prices all its products to provide competitive solutions. The AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology family ranges from $184 - $354 in 1K units. For more information about pricing, please visit http://www.amd.com/pricing.