Uhhh what? You do realize that the mobile version of Llano APU is going to have a much lower TDP than 100W right? Posts like these make me wonder if people even read reviews on the Anandtech homepage anymore.
But what is the point of THIS version? Why release a desktop version. It's pointless. I read the full review. Anand said the processor was good for HTPCs, but the on die GPU had very little purpose. He's on youtube saying it's good the gpu acceleration works on youtube. I mean really? The best AMD can do is make a quad core that plays youtube smoothly? They could certainly do better.
To address your comment about the lower TDP on the laptop version, yes I do. Lowering TDP on a processor that performs this absurdly on a desktop will still mean lower clocks and decreased performance. Why not just make a laptop version? Why make this processor that doesn't really compete well with anything? Seems like a huge waste of time and money. It is fact that a Phenom II X4 is still better for cheaper, and is much older. Heck, it's just barely better than the Athlon II X4. Real thoughts please. Obviously on the version that is out currently.
Athlon II X4 630 vs. A8-3850
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/105?vs=399
Phenom II X4 955 vs. A8-3850
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/88?vs=399
So where is the advance here? Where is the leap from the intel 8xx series to Sandy Bridge? Where is the cheaper price tag? Where is the lower TDP? Where is the Performance gains? There is nothing encouraging me to upgrade to this instead of a Phenom II. Nothing encouraging me to buy this over a Phenom II or better for any new builds.
Disclaimer: I am not an Intel fanboy, and am only criticizing the Desktop version of Llano. I have recommended and purchased AMD Chipsets, and GPUs in the past.