Vision is AMD's attempt to simplify PC marketing for consumers
A few years back when a consumer went
shopping for a new computer the thing that was advertised most was
how fast the CPU was. The so-called gigahertz wars gave way
ultimately to other naming conventions when PC makers reached the
limit of being able to claim the fastest processors.
Today
consumers aren’t as concerned about how fast the processor in their
PC is or how much RAM it has as they are about what the computer is
capable of doing. To help better communicate what the computer is
capable of to shoppers; AMD has announced a new marketing scheme for
its systems called AMD
Vision.
AMD reports that Vision will communicate the value
of the system as a whole and demonstrate the combined processing
power of the CPU and GPU
for the benefit of mainstream PC users. Vision will emphasize how AMD
machines are optimized for video, digital media, and content creation
activities and describe what types of things can be enjoyed on the
system and help the shopper make better decision on what computer
will best meet their needs.
“Today’s consumer cares about
what they can do with their PC, not what’s inside,” said Nigel
Dessau, CMO of AMD. “They want a rich HD and entertainment
experience on their PC, delivered by the combined technology of AMD
CPUs and GPUs, without having to understand what gigahertz and
gigabytes mean. VISION technology from AMD reflects the maturation of
marketing in the PC processing industry and communicates the
technology in a more meaningful way.”
AMD reports that
notebooks with Vision Technology will be on store shelves in time for
the holiday shopping season and timed to launch along with the
Windows 7 launch. That should put the machines hitting market in
mid-October.
“We are excited for the upcoming launch of
Windows 7, when our OEM partners will introduce some exciting new PCs
that match our mutual customer’s needs and feedback,” said Mike
Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft
Corp. “Coupled with VISION Technology from AMD, customers can feel
confident that the PC they purchase will deliver a rich, tailored PC
experience.”
AMD has already unveiled its new notebook
platforms that will feature Vision Technology with next generation
graphics, Blu-ray, and 3D gaming capability. There are three levels
of Vision Technology that represent different levels of performance.
These three levels include Vision Basic, Vision Premium, and Vision
Ultimate. AMD also plans to offer a fourth level of Vision called
Vision Black in Q1 2010 to represent the highest level of performance
for enthusiasts.
“We focus our attention on R&D and
marketing communications to users that identify themselves with
state-of-the-art and innovative products that can simplify life
through technology,” said Gianpiero Morbello, Marketing and
Branding Corporate Vice President of Acer, Inc. “VISION Technology
from AMD represents an innovative PC usage and we are always ready to
offer a superior visual experience to our customers for advanced HD
video entertainment.”
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