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[Nvyseal]

images/news/amd.jpgThe investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government, Mubadala Development Co., has just ponied up $622M for an 8.1 percent stake in AMD. The deal, which just went through this morning, gives Mubadala 49 million shares of AMD, but doesn't come with a seat on the board or represent a controlling interest in AMD. For its part, AMD didn't give any specific plans for the cash, instead saying it'll be used for R&D, manufacturing improvements, and unspecified "innovations." Must be nice to be liked, eh?

Via My Friends @ Engadget
Read: WSJ

Think this will help AMD out of the hole their in? Speak your thoughts here.

[m.oreilly]

so, does this mean, instead of an over clock 'turbo' option, they will have a 'turban'...?

[Nvyseal]

m.oreilly, on Nov 16 2007, 08:51 PM, said:

so, does this mean, instead of an over clock 'turbo' option, they will have a 'turban'...?

Yes! and technical support in every retail box, my friend
I bet the new chips will run hot

[TheBearLT]

Heh.. AMD becomes pathetic, giving out their company practically for free


Not so long ago they made a big mistake, when bought ATi.., and Signed Contract with NOKIA..
I starting to think that this company may bankrupt, and remains will be taken by the Intel for example..

Edited by TheBearLT, 17 November 2007 - 12:35 PM.

[David_Heavey]

TheBearLT, on Nov 17 2007, 12:34 PM, said:

I starting to think that this company may bankrupt, and remains will be taken by the Intel for example..

Pah ... poppy-cock!! AMD will be here for a long long time yet. Wait and see.

[m.oreilly]

David_Heavey, on Nov 17 2007, 05:40 PM, said:

Pah ... poppy-cock!! AMD will be here for a long long time yet. Wait and see.

[TheBearLT]

David_Heavey, on Nov 18 2007, 03:40 AM, said:

Pah ... poppy-cock!! AMD will be here for a long long time yet. Wait and see.

Well, my friend investing in that company.. and he is quite unhappy

Maybe AMD Will stay.. but only as a brand.. You Know ASUS ? And you know who practically owns that company ? Gigabyte..
So yes.. there is asus.. but there is Only 40% of Asus Left..


If you so sure about AMD, check their latest Financial news

Edited by TheBearLT, 18 November 2007 - 10:11 AM.

[David_Heavey]

I know all about AMDs finances. I'm an avid AMD fan. I also know AMD will always have money. I know AMD will always find money if they need it. I know that AMD would have a lot more money if Intel didn't screw half the world over by using bullying tactics for years against companies that wanted to use AMD and other chip makers products. This is not a stab at you Bear. You have an opinion and I accept that. It's Intel I hate. If DaveX gave me permission to go and speak freely about Intel he'd have to close the forum down because of what I would say about them cheating little snot rags.

[TheBearLT]

David_Heavey, on Nov 19 2007, 12:57 AM, said:

I know all about AMDs finances. I'm an avid AMD fan. I also know AMD will always have money. I know AMD will always find money if they need it. I know that AMD would have a lot more money if Intel didn't screw half the world over by using bullying tactics for years against companies that wanted to use AMD and other chip makers products. This is not a stab at you Bear. You have an opinion and I accept that. It's Intel I hate. If DaveX gave me permission to go and speak freely about Intel he'd have to close the forum down because of what I would say about them cheating little snot rags.

Overall Intel and AMD are both great Companies, and I hope they stay... still I already tired of them.. someone new should appear.. Like Mitsubishi, or new Home solutions from IBM etc.

Edited by TheBearLT, 19 November 2007 - 12:02 PM.

[David_Heavey]

TheBearLT, on Nov 19 2007, 08:12 AM, said:

Overall Intel and AMD are both great Companies, and I hope they stay... still I already tired of them.. someone new should appear.. Like Mitsubishi, or new Home solutions from IBM etc.

I've read a lot about the new Phenom today. I must admit, I'm not at all impressed. I must retract me previous statement and say AMD are walking a tightrope right now. I truly hope they pull through this.

[m.oreilly]

i hear the "taller' parts are coming out in the 1st Q'08. i am strongly leaning toward picking up one of them 3870 cards (i like amd/ati too, and want them to succed).