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    Intel officially answered Advanced Micro Devices' latest antitrust complaint on Thursday, denying the gist of AMD's allegations and offering what it says are factual tidbits about AMD that will likely keep Silicon Valley buzzing for days.

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    A closer look at Acer's shiny, red-accented Ferrari 4000 notebook range.

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    The Acer Ferrari proves that great looking notebooks aren't the sole province of computer companies named after fruit.

  • Acer Ferrari 3000

    If looks could kill, the Acer Ferrari 3000 would be wanted for murder. But unless you're a fashionista first and foremost, look elsewhere for a better-performing thin-and-light laptop.

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