According to the NPD Group, Americans spent $10.8 billion on consumer technology-related products in the 2009 holiday season and electronics are predicted to be the hottest gifts again this year but I know that many of you have a tough time trying to figure out how to select the right PC for their family or themselves. Whether you are shopping for a PC for Black Friday, CyberMonday, or in sometime in the future, take some time to learn how to choose a PC that will meet your lifestyle.
Over the summer I had the pleasure of visiting AMD’s campus in Austin, Texas for their AMD Moms Summit where I learned how more about AMD Vision technology and how they have simplified the PC buying process for all consumers. AMD Vision is a combination of cutting edge processing and video power that allows you to experience vivid web and video content, sharp photos, and incredibly clear music. The three levels of Vision- Premium, Ultimate, and Black- correspond with various user needs, allowing consumers to quickly and easily make educated buying decisions based on how they will use the computer.
During the trip, I had the privilege of meeting Leslie Sobon, Corporate Vice President, Product Marketing at AMD. Leslie has a long history of working for some huge technology companies during her career and shared some of the challenges of working in a male dominated field. She also spoke passionately about how women are incredibly influential in the PC buying process when looking for a computer to put into homes. Leslie spoke with honesty about how difficult it is for consumers to navigate the world of PCs to know if they are getting the right machines for their lifestyle and explained why AMD is revolutionizing the buying process.
If you are shopping sales for Black Friday, CyberMonday, and beyond to find the right PC for you, here are some quick tips from Leslie:
- Look for systems with VISION Technology from AMD labels, which help you choose the perfect PC (without needing an engineering degree)
- Different VISION Technology from AMD (described above) labels correspond with various user needs, allowing consumers to quickly and easily make educated buying decisions based on how they will use the computer
- To take advantage of this season’s holiday deals, confirm your purchase beforehand by visiting the store days ahead and asking your salesperson relevant usage questions such as:
o Will this computer allow me to listen to or mix music?
o Will this computer allow me to view and edit photos?
o Can my child build a Power Point presentation on this computer?
o Will my husband be able to edit the family videos on this computer?
o Can I watch Blu-ray and/or HD movies?
o Can I watch Live TV or play video games?
I also find AMD’s Help Me Choose a PC to be a quick and easy way to help guide the computer buying process by answering 5 simple questions about gaming preferences, video editing skills, music collection, the way you use your PC to communicate, and personal photos. Using your responses, a recommendation for a specific level of AMD Vision is suggested and you have the option of clicking on the Shop Now button to view best sellers by brands like Acer, PC, Toshiba, HP, and Asus that contain the AMD Vision technology that best meets your needs. So simple!
Pick out what best fits your lifestyle and then watch AMD’s Facebook page for deals and prizes! The Facebook page is currently hosting a deal stream for notebooks, desktops, processors and other goodies featuring AMD technology, all of which were uncovered and tweeted with the #AMDdeals hashtag by AMD fans and shoppers all over North America. As of today, (Wednesday, November 24), every deal submitted with the hashtag counts as one entry into a contest to win fabulous prizes. Take a look at the official site for a full list of contest rules and details, including information on the prizes and the prize periods.
If you’d like to know more about AMD Vision Technology, here’s a quick rundown on each type that you’ll commonly see when flipping through the Sunday ads or strolling the aisles at a local computer retailer:
VISION Premium provides cutting-edge processing and video power that enables responsive, balanced performance on the applications you use most. You get powerful multitasking so you can have an amazing experience with your favorite applications. Premium allows you to run several applications at once, play mainstream games, convert CDs to MP3s, perform basic photo editing, watch Blu-Ray/HD movies, and use a webcam.
VISION Ultimate assists you in creating music, photos, and video with speed and responsiveness. Edit HD video, connect to other devices and play today’s advanced 3D games. Ultimate allows you to multitask, record live tv, play graphics-right collaborative online games, edit/mix your own music, do advanced photo editing, and create/edit HD movies.
VISION Black helps you take command of the gaming action with an expanded field of vision, massive headroom, and enough real estate for serious multitasking. Black provides full support for Microsoft DirectX 11, ATI Eyefinity technology for up to 6 monitors, create and manage a massive digital library, explosive high definition 3D gaming performance, create, edit, and render memory-intensive HD photos and movies, and has fast multi-core processors.In accordance with the FTC Guidelines and WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that I am an AMD Mom. AMD covered travel to attend AMD Moms Summit in Austin, Texas. Additionally, I received products for consideration during the event. I am not expected to return products after my review period. AMD also generously provided spa treatments and a tour of Austin during my stay. No compensation was received for this post nor was it an expectation that we write about the event. All opinions are my own. Graphics provided courtesy of AMD.
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That is fascinating!