Intel’s been widening its lead over AMD in recent years, but the impending era of Windows 8 devices poses a chance for AMD to regain some lost ground. The company showed off a couple of prototype Windows 8 hybrids tablets at Computex – one from Acer and one from Compal – but didn’t divulge much in the way of specs or battery life.
And while the Compal unit was a bit on the thick side (around 0.8 inches) as tablets go, AMD’s strategy has historically been a willingness to undercut Intel’s prices. If the market for Windows 8 tablets starts to heat up later this year, it’ll be interesting to see if AMD’s able to woo budget-conscious consumers. It’ll likely be months before we get pricing details, though.
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