AMD today introduced the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ with QuantiSpeed architecture - the first AMD desktop processor based on its 0.13 micron process technology. The new AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ delivers improved performance, lower power and a smaller die size while maintaining a stable, compatible Socket A infrastructure. "AMD is dedicated to excellence and continuously innovates with the customers' needs in mind. End users are demanding a better computing experience, and providing powerful solutions is our top priority," said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for AMD's Computation Products Group. "AMD continues to focus on offering high-performance end user benefits such as faster rendering times, better database performance and smoother video and audio editing. Desktop PCs based on the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are available today from Hewlett-Packard Company in the United States and Fujitsu-Siemens in Europe. Read more... Review Links Included

Systems featuring the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are available today through HP?s configure-to-order program on its Compaq Presario 8000Z series home desktop PCs in the United States. Also, the new processor is planned to be available in HP Pavilion 562 series home desktop PCs under the same program starting June 12. Desktop PCs based on the AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ are also available today from Fujitsu-Siemens in Europe. Pricing: The new AMD Athlon XP processor 2200+ is priced at $241, in 1,000-unit quantities. Reviews: AMD Athlon XP 2200+ @ AcesHardware AMD Athlon XP 2200+ @ AMDMB AMD Athlon XP 2200+ @ AMDZone AMD Athlon XP 2200+ @ The Tech Report