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To: Charles R who wrote (71956)	9/15/1999 12:27:00 PM
From: Charles R	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573922

Here is a piece from EBN that shows how fast the pure fab guys are moving. <http://www.ebnonline.com/story/OEG19990914S0021 > Unless, AMD can generate large profits on each process, it would be tough for it to finance fab upgrades at a ever faster speeds. Gaining market share is extremely important in this business to cover fixed costs. The name of the game is to maximize ASP*Units. Need those low-cost socket Athlons ASAP to go after the low-end/mid-range market .....

To: Charles R who wrote (71956)	9/15/1999 2:13:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573922

Chucker - Re: "Absurdity, Paul, is not realizing (or acknowledging)the impact of product slips. " Then you clearly are expecting a poor Q3 for AMd since they have shipped a trivial amount of SlipALONs. Paul

To: Charles R who wrote (71956)	9/15/1999 2:38:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573922

Chuckles - Compaq couldn't WAIT for the FASTEST CPU IN THE LAND - so they settled for 600 MHz Pentium ///s for their new server ! "Compaq Increases Prosignia Server Power With Latest Intel Pentium Processors Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced that its Prosignia Server 720 and 740 models are now available with Intel 600MHz Pentium® III processors. " Paul {=====================================} biz.yahoo.com Wednesday September 15, 7:01 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Compaq Web Advisory: Compaq Increases Prosignia Server Power With Latest Intel Pentium Processors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999--Underscoring its commitment to providing small and medium businesses with access to the latest computing technologies, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) today announced that its Prosignia Server 720 and 740 models are now available with Intel 600MHz Pentium® III processors. Designed to help growing businesses maximize operating efficiency while still meeting demanding budgets, the Prosignia Server 720 comes equipped with up to 54GB(1) of internal storage space, memory standard of 64MB expandable to 768MB of RAM, and five total expansion bays (three removable and two hard drive). The Prosignia Server 720 is ideal for a variety of applications and networking environments and is affordably priced with the new Intel 600MHz Pentium III processor, beginning at $1,920(2). The Prosignia Server 740 delivers added flexibility to small and medium businesses by offering superior expandability of storage, memory, and expansion slots. The Prosignia Server 740 features internal storage space up to 72GB, memory standard of 64MB expandable to 1GB of RAM, and eight total expansion bays (four removable and four hard drive). The Prosignia Server 740, which provides room for business growth and excellent investment protection, starts at $2,086(2), configured with the new Intel 600MHz Pentium III processor. The Prosignia Server 720 and 740 are available pre-loaded with Windows NT or Novell Netware, are Y2K-compliant and feature limited three-year warranties. Customers can configure and buy the Prosignia Server 720 and 740, as well as other Prosignia products and services, directly from Compaq through the company's Online Store (DirectPlus) at directplus.compaq.com, by calling 1-800-888-5858 or through local Compaq Authorized Resellers and direct marketers. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. For more corporate information, see compaq.com. Compaq and Prosignia, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. (1) For hard drives, GB equals billion bytes. (2) All prices shown are based on U.S. estimated reseller price. Actual reseller price may vary. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Compaq Computer Corporation Arch Currid, 281/927-8005 arch.currid@compaq.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More Quotes and News: Compaq Computer Corp (NYSE:CPQ - news) Related News Categories: computer hardware, computers, internet