Thread, I have a question for you. Do you see a future for MediaGX/PCOAC for the STB or Web-based market?
How will NSM/Cyrix be able to launch integrated Web-based or STB chips when, according to the articles, it has just cut off its development on PC processors which fuels the designs for the integrated chips? Yet, the AOL announcement re: MediaGX appears to be significant.
Thanks,
Amy J
techstocks.com
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RE: "For National, the MediaGX coup comes at a time when the company had given up on PC processors and begun focusing more on positioning the integrated Cyrix chip for just such Web-based applications."
"Under National, the team designing a stand-alone processor would transfer its finished core over to the designers of the integrated chip, which would add peripherals such as core logic or some basic graphics. Since National intends to sell off the design team, which created its stand-alone microprocessors, the MII, the future of National's microprocessor product road map as well as its integrated products could be subject to dramatic change."
"Ironically, National is left with an integrated product road map, which is anchored by the "MediaPC," supposedly all of the functions of a PC integrated onto a single chip. Since National is now concentrating upon the embedded set-top box market and not the PC, the chip as well as the 'MediaPC' name will probably require an overhaul."
"When asked at what clock speed the MediaGX would run, Tobak replied: "In the 200s, maybe. But I really don't know or care anymore."
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