AMD is refusing to let Intel leave it in the digital dust, using CES to showcase its new Fusion family of single-die chips with accelerated graphics. Included is the E Series for mobile devices. The E Series combines the power of AMD’s Northbridge chipset, a discreet-level graphics processor and dual core CPU onto a single chip that operates at 13 watts instead of 47, and is capable of driving HD video on small form factor devices.

At the show Acer debuted its first tablet, which uses the AMD C Series, a 9 watt version. AMD displayed more than 35 new E Series netbooks and laptops at its suite from manufacturers including Sony, Lenovo and HP, with more than 100 designs cued up. The company said a new quad core chip, the A Series, debuts this summer for desktops.

A more competitive market for digital components obviously means nothing but more choice and cheaper prices for end gadgets.