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AMD has announced the availability of the AMD M690 chipset. When this motherboard GPU is used in combination with the AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology, it can further enhance the mobile computing experience.

According to Phil Eisler, corporate vice president and general manager, AMD Chipset Division, “With AMD’s graphics engine expertise and our mobile processor leadership, AMD delivers a cohesive mobile platform for commercial and consumer customers that demand the Windows Vista Premium experience on the go. AMD CPU and GPU technologies work in tandem to deliver increased battery life for mobile workers and consumers who demand a superior graphics and multimedia experience wherever the road takes them.”

The AMD M690 incorporates innovative memory technology known as Display Cache1, to ensure longer battery life. It has been designed to allow the CPU to operate in low-power mode without accessing system memory. Thus the AMD M690, combined with the energy efficient processor design of AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology extends battery life by up to 30 minutes over previous AMD mobile technologies

The AMD M690 is powered by the ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics processor, delivering seamless access to any of the visually rich features found in Windows Vista and strong gaming performance.

The AMD M690 series also happens to be the first mobile AMD chipset to support ATI Avivo technology and integrated HDMI and DVI connectivity options, provides smooth video playback and vivid images for all multimedia applications, including high-definition content.

Each component of the new AMD mobile platform is designed from the ground up to deliver a superior computing experience, resulting in increased application stability, higher performance, improved visual experience, longer battery life and greater system value than AMD has ever offered before. The new AMD M690 also benefits from the unmatched maturity and reliability of ATI Catalyst graphics drivers, optimized to deliver one of the most stable graphics experiences available for Windows Vista, with high performance and broad application support.

Notebooks based upon the AMD M690 and AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology will be available in designs from leading computer manufacturers including ASUS, HP and Fujitsu Siemens Computing.