http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/ Engadget Comments for AMD admits it overpaid for ATI, will take unspecified charge http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 10:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/
We all know its not AMD's fault for ATI's falling (its just coincidence that it happened post takeover), but its a real shame that both ends of AMD have done nothing but disappoint as of late.

As if the ATI disappointments, Barcelona massive f*ck-up and Phenom luke-warm acceptance wasnt enough, AMD also f*cked up by paying too much for ATI.

Like someone else said, Hector has to go. This company needs a new mind to get back on track, and focus on what they are good at. Im really starting to forget what that is.]]>Dec 12th 2007 11:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/

JK. ;)]]>Dec 13th 2007 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx

Seems simple enough, only issue being that their old driver page is up too (http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/radeonx-xp.html) and that they don't update anymore it seems, genius eh.
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They no longer have a profit monster card, like Nvidia has with its Ultra and GTX. Flagships are important to pay for research, as well as declare to the public that your cards are capable of the best performance, which sells your mid range cards on its own due to association.

Of course, this is pure speculation, but profit hasnt been the friend of AMD lately. It seems like they are forced to undercut the competition to even be visible, while hurting themselves in the process.]]>Dec 12th 2007 11:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 12th 2007 11:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 12:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/I'm not sure where they get most income from.
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You think that AMD prices based on how much it costs them? Well, they do to an extent, but they price based on what the market wants to pay for it. If given the opportunity to price the cards higher, they would, regardless of the fact it is cheaper to manufacturer. I'm sure the GTX isn't breaking Nvidia's bank to get them out the door.

AMD would have kept its X2 series at a much higher price then what they fell to, had it not been for Intel releasing the cost-competitive Core2 series. Had the 2900 been a performance monster, surpassing the GTX, then im sure we would be paying quite a bit more for it.

Jesse:

Thanks for taking things way out of context, but i was only referring to their new video cards, not AMD in general. And is it not a fact that AMD has not been doing well in the profit end: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,2112096,00.htm


Look, I like AMD. I want them to rise again, especially ATI. But they have been disappointing me.
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AMD spun off its flash business 4-5 years ago. Its called spansion.
http://www.spansion.com]]>Dec 13th 2007 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 1:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/
Intel would have no real reason to try and further processing tech, would start charging shit tons of money for them. Same with Nvidia.]]>Dec 13th 2007 12:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/
Intel will always want you to upgrade. They will also attempt to give you a reason as to why you should upgrade, by pushing tech ahead of previous generations. Same with Nvidia. If game makers like Crytek give people a reason to get a new card, then Nvidia has no choice but to make that new card for you to buy.

These companies don't want you to buy one of their products and sit on it. They want that product you bought to be in the trash in a year.

However, i do agree that 2 competitors are always helpful, and AMD is definitely needed to help drive advances even further. But if they are gone, we are not going to hit a wall.]]>Dec 13th 2007 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/
WTF?


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I absolve you.]]>Dec 13th 2007 4:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 1:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/ATI+nVidia+Intel+IBM+AMD=good market]]>Dec 13th 2007 1:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 12:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/ATI+nVidia+Intel+VIA+Cyrex+IBM+AMD=good market]]>Dec 13th 2007 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/]]>Dec 13th 2007 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/]]>Dec 13th 2007 7:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 9:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/Dec 13th 2007 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/amd-admits-to-overpaying-for-ati-will-take-unspecified-charge/
ScuderiaConchiglia]]>Dec 13th 2007 2:25PM