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AMD Not Trying To Get Its Chips Into Low-Cost Tablets

Posted by samzenpus on from the not-interested dept.

jfruh (300774) writes "While Intel is going after low-end Android tablets in a big way chipmaking x86 rival AMD is taking a more judicious approach, looking to focus on the high end. 'This idea of contra revenue is foreign to us,' said AMD's CEO, referring to Intel's strategy of selling chips at a loss to boost market share. But will Intel's vast resources keep AMD in its niche?"

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  1. RCA agrees by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    They're making enough money on their high-end televisions. Let Sony have the low end radio market....

  2. Remember Oliver North by rossdee · · Score: 4, Funny

    'This idea of contra revenue is foreign to us,'

    So they won't be selling weapons to Iran then

  3. The low end tablet market is sewn up by Alain+Williams · · Score: 4, Insightful

    by those selling ARM. So why should AMD compete ?