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To: Scot who wrote (81381)	11/29/1999 10:05:00 AM
From: Scot	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573092

Here's the k6-2 pr: SUNNYVALE, CA--November 29, 1999--AMD today announced the introduction of its 533MHz AMD-K6© -2 processor with 3DNow!? technology. Many computer manufactures plan to offer systems featuring the AMD-K6-2/533 processor, including an upcoming Compaq Presario Internet PC. "With the introduction of the AMD-K6-2/533 processor, AMD continues to deliver leading-edge, cost-competitive solutions for the small business and consumer markets," said Dana Krelle, vice president of marketing for the Computation Products Group at AMD. "The AMD-K6-2 processor family offers a powerful combination of system price and performance, enabling our customers to offer the most competitive PC products on the market." "Compaq is pleased to support the introduction to the AMD-K6-2/533 processor," said Tony Dowzall, director and general manager, Presario Desktop Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Obviously the availability of this new AMD-K6-2 processor affords us the opportunity of delivering Presario Internet PCs with the ultimate in value and performance for today's consumer." About the AMD-K6© -2 Processor The AMD-K6-2 processor with 3DNow! Technology delivers excellent performance for today's demanding Microsoft© Windows© compatible home and office applications. The 9.3-million-transistor AMD-K6-2 processor is manufactured on AMD's 0.25-micron, five-layer-metal process technology using local interconnect and shallow trench isolation at AMD's Fab 25 wafer fabrication facility in Austin, Texas. The AMD-K6-2 processor is packaged in a Super7? platform-compatible, 321-ceramic pin grid array (CPGA) package using C4 flip-clip interconnection technology. About 3DNow!? Technology 3DNow! Technology, developed by AMD, was the first innovation to the x86 architecture that significantly enhanced floating-point-intensive 3D graphics and multimedia applications. It uses single instruction multiple data (SIMD) and other performance enhancements to provide a compelling visual computing experience. The worldwide installed base of 3DNow! Technology-enhanced PCs has grown to more than 20 million desktop and notebook systems spanning all price points. Support for 3DNow! Technology exists today in leading industry-standard application programming interfaces (APIs), including Microsoft's DirectX 6.x and SGI's OpenGL APIs. In addition, numerous hardware and software products have been optimized for 3DNow! Technology. For a detailed list of hardware and software products that support 3DNow! technology, visit the AMD web site. Leading software titles optimized for 3DNow! technology are available online at the 3DNow! Technology Aisle on Chumbo.com. Pricing The AMD-K6-2/533 processor is priced at $167 each in 1,000-unit quantities.