AMD: "FX is Not EOL" & Why What We Need in a CPU is Changing

[Sparky]

I don't need and won't ever want a desktop replacement. What I do like is smaller form factors, light weight, acceptable performance and long battery life. The form factor difference is something you can immediately notice between AMD and intel processors.

And there lies the differences between you and me (sort of, i don't want a desktop replacement either, but still wanted some video power). You want a lot more CPU performance and a thinner unit. I wanted more CPU power than I had (2 GHz Core 2 in my old laptop) but mostly wanted more gfx performance and more battery life. My desktop is the CPU powerhouse (notice I am running an intel CPU there). The weight wasn't a big deal, yeah it is a little heavier but it doesn't bother me. And 6 hours of battery is more than enough for me.

BTW, HP made this laptop series the same thickness and weight for both the AMD and Intel models. I think they could have made them thinner if they wanted but whatever.