cyrnel

Service might be the simplest method. Should they be pitiless bastards then go for freebies.

I can't find much on eval units on their site. Used to be prominent when they were gunning for mindshare. Start with customer relations.

Buttons:
- Namedropping. Aforementioned fuel cell tidbits. It's worth points.
- "Really want to go with AMD."
- University budget constraints. Boo hoo.

Might you add them as a sponsor? Probably something for your project lead. A birdie told me project websites are a great place to solicit and support these relationships, even if it's just sponsor logo placement.

Alternately, try <a href="http://www2.amd.com/us-en/RegForms/1,,51_52_10781_12820,00.html?1117562558">their official sponsorship route.</a>

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