While chip vendors, like most manufacturers, don‘t shy away from exhilarated claims for their products, a bevy of enthusiast Web sites concur that Intel is finally back on top with the debut of its new Core 2 Duo processors (code named Conroe) in late July. The microprocessors mark the end of Intel’s long-running Pentium era, with the new chip‘s benchmarks leaving even its most recent dual-core Pentium D far behind.
One clear result from the tests: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) faces its greatest challenge since their Athlon CPUs–typified by the top of the line Athlon 64 FX-62–beat out Intel as the most popular, high-end desktop chip line over the past two years.
In an extensive review on The Tech Report website (techreport.com) kudos sounded: “After years of wandering in the wilderness, Intel has recaptured the desktop CPU performance title in dramatic fashion. Both the Core 2 Extreme X6800 and the Core 2 Duo E6700 easily outperform the Athlon 64 FX-62 across a range of applications…” more…
Mark Shirra - HP Student Blogger
Mark Shirra is the director of A great big robot from outer space ate my homework, which made Official Selection in the Siggraph 2006 Electronic Theatre, and recently won ‘Best Student Animation’ at the Leo Awards. Before making robot in the Vancouver Film School 3d Animation program, Mark worked in Broadcast & Film as a live action director & designer, winning a BDA Promax for ‘Best Newcomer in Europe’ - but whatever the medium, Marks overriding passion is to tell stories that engage and entertain people.
Chris Myers - HP Student Blogger
Chris Myers received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design from the Art Academy of Cincinnati where he focused on 3D Computer Graphics and Animation while receiving an intense fine arts background. He is currently working for the Savannah College of Art and Design as a Motion Graphics Artist where he is also working toward his graduate degree in Character Animation. He plans on graduating in the fall of 2007.
When not animating he loves to spend time with his wife and son, read comic books, play harmonica, listen to jam bands, read Stephen King and play with his cat and dog.
Ken Seward - HP Student Blogger
Kenneth Seward grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. He obtained his undergraduate degrees in botany and chemistry but after a short career in forensic toxicology he began studying art. He worked in graphic arts and animation, eventually deciding to return to college to obtain his MFA in animation. He plans on graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design in the spring of 2006. more…
