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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- August 16, 2005 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today has achieved yet another benchmark in 64-bit mobile computing with the introduction of the Mobile AMD Athlonâ„¢ 64 processor 4000+ for high-performance, full-size notebook computers.

Based on the award-winning AMD64 technology, this new mobile processor enables a powerful computing experience in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments. The Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ also offers Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP), an advanced security feature designed to prevent the spread of certain malicious viruses.

“Since 2003, AMD has been leading the way to pervasive 64-bit mobile computing, offering open-standard AMD64 technology for a diverse range of high-performance mobile PCs,” said Chris Cloran, director of the Mobile Division for AMD’s Microprocessor Solutions Sector. “The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ provides a foundation for building the fastest, most feature-rich 64-bit notebooks available today.”

Fujitsu Siemens Computers plans to incorporate the Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 4000+ into a new AMILO A1667G notebook, which is expected to be available next month throughout Europe.

“Bringing the latest Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor to this new AMILO notebook allows us to continue to offer our customers cutting-edge technology and performance,” said Herbert Schönebeck, vice president of Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ Consumer Business Unit. “With the AMILO A1667G notebook, consumers do not have to sacrifice power in order to have style and true mobility.”