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To: Mad2 who wrote (3456)	12/6/1999 9:15:00 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 3645

Trident Extends Toshiba Notebook Wins With New 3D 4MB Embedded Graphics Trident Earns 2nd Generation Design Win With World's Largest Notebook Manufacturer SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRID) (http://www.tridentmicro.com) today announced that Toshiba (http://www.toshiba.com) has designed in its CyberBlade(TM) e4-128 4MB SDRAM embedded 3D graphics controller in the Portege 7140CT ultra-portable notebook PC. The CyberBlade e4-128 represents the second generation of Trident embedded memory 3D / AGP 2x graphics products that Toshiba has chosen to use in their notebook PCs. Earlier this year, Toshiba announced models of the Satellite, Portege and Libretto notebook PC lines that feature Trident's Cyber9525DVD. "Trident continues to offer high performance, low power, embedded memory solutions for notebook PCs," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president and general manager, marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.(TAIS), Computer Systems Group(CSG). "The CyberBlade e4-128 is an ideal solution for the Portege 7140CT, delivering superior 3D performance, a low power consumption specification and a design package ideal for ultra-portable systems where PCB board space is at a premium." "We are delighted that Toshiba continues to design in our best-of-class 3D embedded memory graphics products," said Frank Lin, President and CEO of Trident, "This is a further validation that our embedded memory and 3D graphics technologies provide unparalleled performance to major notebook PC manufacturers like Toshiba." The CyberBlade e4-128 embedded memory product shares an identical graphics and video core with the CyberBlade i7 3D graphics/core logic integrated product. Together they provide a full range of price/performance solutions resulting in significant savings in software investment while reducing time-to-market for the OEMs. Trident now supplies both embedded memory and integrated graphics/core logic solutions to top notebook PC manufacturers worldwide. CyberBlade e4-128 combines high quality 3D, DVD, AGP 2x, 128-bit wide 4MB SDRAM, and Multi-View (different display contents on the LCD and CRT) in a single BGA (27mm x 27mm) or LBGA (19mm x 19mm) package. This high level of integration enables notebook PC manufacturers to offer enthusiast level capabilities and performance while minimizing board space and power requirements. The 128-bit wide memory bus allows for better performance than discrete graphics implementations. Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, designs, develops and markets digital media for the masses in the form of graphics controllers and multimedia integrated circuits for PCs. Trident's products are sold through a network of OEMs, original design manufacturers and system integrators worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products please consult the company's web site: tridentmicro.com . SOURCE Trident Microsystems, Inc. -0- 12/06/1999 /CONTACT: Amy Bates of Trident Microsystems, Inc., 408-567-2911, or fax, 408-496-6858, or abates@tridmicr.com/ /Web site: tridentmicro.com (TRID) CO: Trident Microsystems, Inc.; Toshiba ST: California IN: CPR MLM SU: PDT * end of story *

To: Mad2 who wrote (3456)	12/8/1999 11:36:00 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 3645

ATI MOBILITY GRAPHICS SELECTED TO PROVIDE TRUE DESKTOP PERFORMANCE TO THE NEW "THIN AND LIGHT" COMPAQ PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 170 UNRIVALLED performance and compact integrated form factor make ATI Mobility the ideal choice for the latest super-slim notebooks TORONTO, Dec 8, 1999 /CNW-PRN via COMTEX/ -- ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE:ATY; NASDAQ:ATYT) today announced that the RAGE(TM) Mobility P mobile accelerator has been selected for the new thin and light Compaq Prosignia Notebook 170. Delivering industry-leading 2D and 3D video performance, combined with a best of class multimedia feature set, the ATI RAGE Mobility family of mobile accelerators uses a highly-integrated, small footprint design that delivers true desktop equivalent performance. The 8MB Mobility P has the power to drive the latest business-critical applications needed by users requiring on the go computing, without the weight and bulk of a full-size, mainstream notebook. "Compaq's latest selection of the RAGE Mobility graphics accelerator for its new light weight Compaq Prosignia 170 notebook PC is a strong endorsement that Mobility products are perfect for the thin and light notebook category," said Bill Henry, director of mobile component marketing, ATI Technologies Inc. "The Mobility P controller offers all the features and performance of mainstream desktop systems. Compaq has done an excellent job to design so much capability into such a small package." The RAGE Mobility P is matched in the Compaq Prosignia Notebook 170 with a range of Intel Pentium II and Pentium III processors, and available CD-ROM or DVD. In systems configured with a DVD drive, the Prosignia 170 delivers consumer electronics quality DVD playback based on the hardware DVD acceleration in the Mobility P. The Mobility hardware DVD acceleration reduces overall system power consumption to maximize battery life for DVD on the go. The ATI RAGE Mobility family: bringing true desktop features and performance to notebook computing ATI RAGE Mobility graphics accelerators are designed to deliver industry- leading 3D, 2D and multimedia performance, and the most optimal balance of power and performance functionality currently available in a mobile graphics accelerator, packaged in a highly integrated, space-saving design. RAGE Mobility accelerators feature a unique "single component graphics sub-system solution" that replaces the need for over six individual chips to provide memory and graphics functions. The single sub-system design results in important component cost savings, and low power consumption, twinned with long battery life for notebook computer systems. Corporate Profile ATI Technologies Inc., the world's largest supplier of 3D graphics and multimedia technology, designs, manufactures and markets innovative and award- winning multimedia solutions and graphics components for personal computers. An ISO 9002 company, ATI is the world's leading supplier of video and 2D/3D graphics accelerators to OEM and retail customers. Founded in 1985, ATI employs more than 1,800 people at headquarters in Thornhill, Ontario, and in offices in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Barbados, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan. ATI is a public company whose shares trade on the NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange. For other ATI news releases visit our web site at www.ati.com Copyright (C) ATI Technologies Inc., 1999. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. SOURCE ATI Technologies Inc. (C) 1999 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: ATI Technologies Inc.: Brian Hentschel, Media Relations, 905-882-2600 (ext. 8130), bhentsch(at)ati.com, www.ati.com. To request a free copy of this organization's annual report, please go to www.newswire.ca and click on reports(at)cnw. (ATY. ATYT) GEOGRAPHY: Ontario INDUSTRY CODE: CPR * end of story *

To: Mad2 who wrote (3456)	12/9/1999 11:21:00 AM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3645

ATI graphics power latest Sharp Corporation notebook and desktop PCs ATI's RAGE(TM) LT PRO and RAGE(TM) Mobility graphics accelerators ideal for small form factor desktops TORONTO, Dec. 9 /CNW-PRN/ - ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT) announced today that Sharp Corporation has selected the ATI RAGE(TM) Mobility-M and RAGE(TM) LT PRO mobile graphics accelerators for a range of new Sharp consumer and home office notebook and desktop PC systems. The RAGE Mobility-M provides the graphics for the Sharp Mebius Style desktop PC and the Sharp FJ notebook. The RAGE LT PRO has been selected for use with the Sharp DJ desktop and Sharp MJ notebook PCs. The ATI RAGE Mobility and RAGE LT PRO have become firm favorites of notebook OEMs since their introduction, and account for the majority of the 3D and multimedia mobile graphics accelerators market.(x) Their graphics power and capability, combined with a small footprint, are also making ATI's mobile products highly popular with the swiftly developing market for compact form factor desktop PC systems. ''ATI is the worldwide graphics leader because of the combined quality, speed and performance of its products, and Sharp is very pleased to use ATI with our desktop and notebook PC systems for the first time,'' said Hiroshi Mizutani Division General Manager, Personal Computer Division, Sharp Corporation. ''Sharp looks forward to establishing a close working relationship with ATI, as we both advance together.'' ''The full-size desktop performance of ATI's mobile accelerators is proven again with Sharp Computer's selection of the RAGE Mobility and RAGE LT PRO for a new line of small form factor desktop PCs,'' said Vincent Win, vice president of OEM sales, ATI Technologies Inc. ''And in notebook PCs, ATI's mobile accelerators deliver truly unsurpassed performance, with the best graphics and multimedia feature set found on the market.'' The ATI RAGE Mobility: true desktop features and performance in a highly compact form factor ATI RAGE Mobility graphics accelerators are designed to deliver high-performance 3D, 2D and multimedia performance and features, with the small footprint required for a mobile graphics subsystem. RAGE Mobility accelerators feature a unique ''single component graphics sub-system solution'' that replaces the need for over six individual chips to provide memory and graphics functions. The single sub-system design results in important motherboard space savings, as well as the cost of the individual components. ATI's RAGE LT PRO: an extensive feature set for notebook PCs and space-saving desktop PCs The RAGE LT PRO is the ideal multimedia mobile computing and presentation solution, with a built-in dual display and video feature set, allowing data to be displayed on two screens for extra large spreadsheets or documents, and ability to connect to digital video camera, TV or projection device peripherals. (x) Source: Mercury Research Graphics Report, Q3, 1999. Corporate Profile ATI Technologies Inc., the world's largest supplier of 3D graphics and multimedia technology, designs, manufactures and markets innovative and award-winning multimedia solutions and graphics components for personal computers. An ISO 9002 company, ATI is the world's leading supplier of video and 2D/3D graphics accelerators to OEM and retail customers. Founded in l985, ATI employs more than 1,800 people at headquarters in Thornhill, Ontario, and in offices in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Barbados, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan. ATI is a public company whose shares trade on the NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange. For other ATI news releases visit our web site at www.ati.com. Copyright (c) ATI Technologies Inc., 1999. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. SOURCE ATI Technologies Inc. -0- 12/09/1999 /CONTACT: ATI Technologies Inc., Brian Hentschel, Media Relations, (905) 882-2600 ext. 8130, bhentsch(at)ati.com, www.ati.com; To request a free copy of this organization's annual report, please go to www.newswire.ca and click on reports(at)cnw./ (ATY. ATYT) CO: ATI Technologies Inc. ST: Ontario IN: CPR SU: -30- * end of story *