AMD Aims Geode at 'Desktop-Style' Devices

Touting a one-watt, "desktop-style" experience from its new Geode processor, AMD said the chip's support for Windows XP and XP Embedded would enable the next generation of x86-based HDTV, point-of-sale kiosks, tablet computers and new devices that compact desktop computing into smaller, low-power form factors. Designed for low-energy, fanless applications such as Internet protocol (IP) set-top boxes and embedded devices, the latest Geode LX800 runs on just 0.9 watts of power and has been described by AMD as giving "the industry's highest performance per watt."