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To: xun who wrote (106211)	4/17/2000 1:31:00 AM
From: Goutam	Respond to of 1573092

Panic, > My WAG is that VIA needs AMD's guarantee in order to ramp it's chipsets. Like a while ago, some people said on this thread that AMD gives guaratees to the mobo makers to purchase all the inventory. It makes sense IMHO. It's another way for AMD to make sure the infrastructure will not be a big drag. > I posted along these lines , long time ago on this board. As far as Via's order is concerned, it could be AMD's guidance to VIA as Joe pointed out. I noticed that AMD is going to cut prices on Athlons based on the 4/24 prices listed on Pricewatch. Except, 900 and above, these new prices reflect about >20% price cuts. I will list the price comparisons - new prices vs a week ago in a while. With VIA's info and this, I'm pretty sure AMD is setting up the market for more Athlons. Goutama

To: xun who wrote (106211)	4/17/2000 1:36:00 AM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573092

panic, VIA needs AMD's guarantee in order to ramp it's chipsets. Interesting... Is AMD still selling any of their own chipsets (750?)? Another thing to consider, is that if the Norwegian site was right and the Spitfire will arive early, it means that not all of these Athlon's sold will be of the $200+ ASP variety. But still, even the least expensive Spitfire at $100 or so beats K6-2 price. Joe

To: xun who wrote (106211)	4/17/2000 2:45:00 AM
From: Charles R	Respond to of 1573092

panic, <My WAG is that VIA needs AMD's guarantee in order to ramp it's chipsets.> Possible but this may be a straight forward case of AMD foreseeing unexpected demand and flagging its chipset partner to be prepared to supply in time. Chuck

To: xun who wrote (106211)	4/17/2000 8:59:00 AM
From: xun	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573092

Good morning thread, here is your breakfast. biz.yahoo.com AMD Athlon Processor Chosen to Power Systemax Ascent Commercial Desktop Systemax Will Feature 1GHz Business Desktops Through Its Direct Channel SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2000--AMD announced Monday that Systemax, a New York-based direct PC manufacturer, has chosen to base its Ascent brand of commercial desktops on the award-winning AMD Athlon(TM) processor. AMD will begin showcasing a Systemax Ascent model based on the 1GHz AMD Athlon processor on Tuesday at the FOSE show (Booth No. 17) in Washington, D.C., the nation's largest government technology trade show. ``We are pleased to have Systemax join a growing list of computer manufacturers that now offer business, government and educational users the reliability, performance and stability of the AMD Athlon processor,' said David Somo, vice president of marketing for AMD's Computation Products Group. ``Through Systemax's build-to-order model, commercial technology buyers can realize the outstanding features delivered by the Ascent brand.' ``The PVO-1000a clearly demonstrates that the 1GHz Athlon is a stable platform for even the most demanding business user,' said Richard Leeds, Systemax chairman and chief executive officer. ``Systemax continues to focus on meeting the needs of small and medium businesses, as well as government and education, with its AMD Athlon processor-based Ascent PC line.' The business-oriented features of the Ascent PVO-1000a -- offered as standard equipment with the new PC -- include a 3COM 10/100 MHz network interface card, 19-inch high-resolution monitor, 50X CD-ROM drive, CDR/W drive, 30 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, 128 MB RAM, 32 MB Creative Labs TNT2 graphics card, Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business Edition, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. The Ascent PV01000a is available for immediate build-to-order through Systemax online catalog divisions Global Computer (www.globalcomputer.com), MidWest Micro (www.mwmicro.com), and Tiger Direct (www.tigerdirect.com). The manufacturer's recommended price for the standard configuration is approximately $2,995. Actual price depends on the configuration options selected. In addition to the 1GHz Systemax Ascent model, AMD will demonstrate AMD processor-based commercial desktop, notebook and workstation models at FOSE from the following manufacturers: Compaq, Comtech, Everex, Gateway, MicroPro, Pionex, Systemax and Tiger. The tradeshow is April 18-20.