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To: swisstrader who wrote (64533)1/20/2000 7:30:00 AM
From: coissant  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108040
 
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To: swisstrader who wrote (64533)1/20/2000 8:42:00 AM
From: Tassi  Respond to of 108040
 
PNJA...SIII...my play for today...DJ S3 To Design Internet Devices With Transmeta Processor

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S3 PARTNERS WITH TRANSMETA TO BRING LINUX-BASED INTERNET APPLIANCES TO MARKET BUSINESS EDITORS & HIGH-TECH WRITERS SANTA CLARA, CALIF.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAN. 20, 2000--S3(R) INCORPORATED

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2000--S3(R)
Incorporated (Nasdaq:SIII.O) today announced that it has partnered with
Transmeta Corporation on the design and production of forthcoming
Internet devices powered by Transmeta's Crusoe(TM) processor. Part of
a larger family of planned Internet appliances from S3, the
Transmeta-powered devices are targeted at consumers looking for an x86
compatible, Linux-based Internet computing solution.
"Based on the unparalleled power savings, speed and functionality
of our Crusoe processor, S3 is making significant strides toward
delivering what we believe will be one of the first true Linux-based
Internet devices," said Jim Chapman, Vice President of Marketing for
Transmeta Corporation.
"Through partnerships with technology leaders such as Transmeta,
as well as a series of recent acquisitions, S3 is focused on building
a sustainable leadership position in emerging high-growth markets such
as Digital Audio, Home Networking and Internet Appliances," said Andy
Wolfe, Chief Technology Officer for S3 Incorporated. "Moving forward,
we intend to pursue further acquisitions or partnerships to ensure
that we maintain this momentum."

About Transmeta Corporation

Founded in 1995, Transmeta is a privately held company based in
Santa Clara, California. Transmeta develops, in concert with its OEM
customers, platform solutions for the Mobile Internet Computing
market. Transmeta markets and sells the Crusoe processor solution as
the engine for a new class of computers. Crusoe is the only x86
compatible processor solution built to run the large installed base of
PC software applications with high performance and extremely long
battery life.

About S3 Incorporated

Building on the technology, distribution and brand strengths of
its Communications, Multimedia and Professional Graphics divisions, S3
is committed to delivering targeted products for the Personal Computer
and Consumer/Internet Appliance markets. Rounding out its PC silicon
offerings, S3's recent acquisition of Diamond Multimedia(TM) adds
consumer brands such as the Viper(TM) and Stealth(TM) series of
graphics accelerators, the Rio(TM) series of Internet audio
appliances, the Supra(TM) series of modems, and the HomeFree(TM) line
of home networking products.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters
set forth in this press release, such as statements as to S3's ability
to build a sustainable leadership position and to consummate further
acquisitions, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risk
and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and
pricing and of alternative technological advances, the ability of S3
and Transmeta to develop Internet devices, design, competitive product
and other factors that may affect current and potential customers'
decisions to use the jointly developed products, and other risks
detailed from time to time in S3's SEC reports, including its
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1999. S3 is a registered trademark of S3 Incorporated. The S3
corporate logo, Diamond Multimedia, Rio, Viper, Stealth, Supra and
HomeFree are trademarks of S3 Incorporated. Other marks referenced
herein are the property of their respective owners.

S3 Website Location: s3.com
Transmeta Website Location: transmeta.com

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CONTACT: S3 Incorporated
S3 Press Inquiries:
Paul Crossley, 408/588-8664
pcross@S3.com
or
S3 Investor Inquiries:
Eugene Anton, 408/588-8086
ir@S3.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE INTERNET PRODUCT MARKETING
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