Toshiba Qosmio laptop model.Source: Laptop Review
" PCs today are universal as a normal commodity, so increasing competition is also inevitable. Especially when the quality between different types of processors is not much different ," experts said. Yoshirio Shimada of Macquarie Securities Company said.
" Recent moves from a series of computer manufacturers have issued a clear message: The era that Intel has dominated the computer chip industry has passed. "
Under the plan, Toshiba will use AMD chips inside mid-range computers, both for personal and business users. Compared to laptops of the same class using Intel's microprocessors, products using cheaper AMD chips are up to 10,000 yen (82 USD).
The first shipments will probably ship soon next summer, and they help Toshiba save at least 10% of production and assembly costs.
Trong Cam