Michael Dell: AMD technology 'too fragile'

Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), the world's leading PC manufacturer, finally ended the debate regarding its choice of microprocessors Thursday when CEO, Michael Dell, outlined his concerns over AMD's microprocessors.

In an interview held in London, Dell told ZDNet UK News that although AMD was making good progress with its processor range, the technology it offered "was too fragile" for Dell customers. Asked if by 'too fragile' he meant there were incompatibility issues with AMD architecture Dell said, "Yes, and that's vital." Dell has been the last hold out among major PC makers to use AMD chips. Story to follow. -- Richard Barry, ZDNet U.K.