Tadpole is First Sun Microsystems iForce(SM) Partner to Support AMD
Opteron(TM) Processor-Powered Notebook Solutions With Java Desktop System
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Tadpole Computer today
announced that it will expand its portfolio of 64-bit notebooks and develop a
notebook offering based on the AMD Opteron(TM) processor. The new line of
notebooks will come pre-installed with Sun Microsystems' Java(TM) Desktop
System and will be available to the market in the second quarter of 2004.
Tadpole's forthcoming notebooks will offer a growing customer base
unparalleled security against virus attacks, simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit
application support, and extreme compute performance.
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"Tadpole Computer has taken the lead as Sun Microsystems' first iForce(SM)
Partner to develop complimentary hardware solutions using the AMD Opteron
processor," stated Mark Johnston, CEO of Tadpole Computer. "By taking
advantage of the Sun-AMD alliance, we're able to deliver the highest
performance notebook on the market for both 32- and 64-bit applications. As
always, our solutions are innovative and highly relevant to our customers'
businesses while we recognize that our customers have different computing
needs. We remain committed to offering them a choice -- including helping them
successfully scale out their systems on industry-standard x86 platforms
running the Linux operating system."
"Tadpole has created a very customer-focused product with their AMD
Opteron processor-based platform," said Ben Williams, director of the
Server/Workstation business segment at AMD. "With the installed Java Desktop
system and the AMD Opteron processor's phenomenal 32- and 64-bit performance,
enhanced security features capability and increased memory, Tadpole will be
providing the development community a robust computing system that meets their
portability needs."
"We are experiencing tremendous demand for the Tadpole notebooks bundled
with the Java Desktop System, offering a portable enterprise desktop solution
built on security, open source components and industry standards," said Peder
Ulander, director of marketing, Desktop Solutions, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "We
are excited about this powerful new desktop offering with AMD Opteron as it
integrates some of the best technologies in the market and provides more
choice for enterprise computing needs. This solution also expands our markets
by delivering the Java Desktop System on high-performance, mobile desktop
environments designed to meet the needs of technical computing professionals."
Delivering Unmatched Price and Performance to Customers
The AMD Opteron processor runs 32-bit software with industry leading
performance and offers a seamless upgrade path to 64-bit applications and
operating systems. Customers need the increased memory addressing capability
of 64-bit processors and the forthcoming Tadpole notebook solution will enable
users to run increasingly complex applications without sacrificing performance
or altering installed 32-bit applications.
The mobile solution is ideal for software development, scientific
applications, design engineering, MCAD, CAD/CAE and financial applications. At
the same time, IT managers will be able to deploy the more powerful notebook
to the field without changing their software base substantially. Tadpole
recognizes the different computing needs of its customers, and therefore
continues to build out its notebook portfolio, offering a choice of
architecture solutions incorporating Solaris, Java and Linux.
With Sun's Java Desktop System pre-installed on the new notebooks, Tadpole
customers will have access to a highly secure, comprehensive and affordable
solution, giving them a better and safer alternative for handling their
compute-intensive 64-bit applications.
Tadpole's AMD Opteron processor-based notebooks will be available
worldwide in Q2 2004 through Tadpole resellers and through Tadpole directly.
About Tadpole Computer
Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Tadpole Computer is the leading
provider of Linux and 64-bit UNIX notebooks to the federal government,
enterprises and end-users in technical markets. In the mobile computing market
Tadpole works closely with Sun Microsystems as a Sun iForce(TM) OEM Technology
Partner to design, manufacture and customize products and services that are
complementary and compatible with solutions from Sun Microsystems. Information
on Tadpole and its products can be obtained at http://www.tadpolecomputer.com.
NOTE: Sun, Sun Microsystems, StarOffice, Solaris, the Sun logo, iForce
and Java are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in
the United States and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark in the
United States and other countries, exclusively licensed through x/OPEN
company, Ltd. Tadpole Computer, Inc is independent of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Mozilla is a trademark or registered trademark of Netscape Communications
Corporation in the United States and other countries. AMD, AMD Opteron, and
combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
For more information:
David Miles
Tadpole Computer, Inc.
760-929-0992
david_miles@tadpole.com
SOURCE Tadpole Computer, Inc.
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