To: Cirruslvr who wrote (1177 ) 7/19/2000 12:48:33 AM From: milo_morai Respond to of 275872 The " SIMMTESTER.COM" Newsletter ____________________JULY Edition ______________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome you to this issue of the "Simmtester.com" Memory Newsletter ! In this July 2000 issue - July 2000 - Lots of things have happened within the last few weeks. The most significant is the settlement between Toshiba, Hitachi and Rambus on the synchronous memory patent. This essentially admitted that Rambus can now charge license fee for anyone using SDRAM and DDR memories. That includes YOU and ME. However, that is not the end yet. The battle between Rambus and the Memory Industry has just begun. * Must Read News Articles: Hitachi settles with Rambus on patent dispute URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/shownews.asp?num=846 Rambus said each license settlement would be different URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/shownews.asp?num=851 Rambus’ patent claim can have broad implication URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/shownews.asp?num=858 DRAM industry vs Rambus? URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/shownews.asp?num=904 July 5, 2000 - Intel finally drops the law suite against VIA Tecnologies. Through an arrangement, Intel is letting VIA to compete on the PC chipsets and also on XX86 CPU's. Intel drop lawsuit against VIA Technologies URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/shownews.asp?num=887 * Downloads- Wow! The latest Version of DocMemory RAM Diagnostic Software is ready for you FREE (Version 1.45). This version expands the coverage to all known motherboards. Rated - 4 Star by Zdnet URL:http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/products/doc/docinfo.asp *Article for the Month - The Benchmark is out! "Value PC Platforms, VIA vs. Intel" In the latest race for the Mhz and performance, VIA has overtaken Intel in performance and market. Read about the difference.simmtester.com * Do You Know How Memory Module Manufacturers Test Your Memory? Check out the SP3000 Tester Virtual Demo and Experience The Memory Test Tour: URL:http://www.simmtester.com/demo/Virtual_SP/sp133.asp * Help Us Determine the Next Generation Memory !! If Rambus has its way on synchronous memory patents, consumers will soon be paying more for SDRAM and DDR. How would you choose memory for your next PC. Participate in our "Quick Vote" and pick the winner. Cast your vote NOW! (at the bottom of the Home page).simmtester.com Free Memory Price Watch PRICE ALERT!! Bench Mark PC100 64MB DIMM price has finally stablized at $69.50. It has been there for the last week and a half. This is attributed to the fire that burned down one of the chamical factory producing a neccessary ingradiant for the semiconductor factories. At the same time, Hitachi's settlement with Rambus also kept price high as the industry is enticipating to pay royalty to Rambus Inc. for using SDRAM and DDR memory. simmtester.com Memory FAQ Question of the Month How do I Fix Faulty Memory? Part I and Part II Come find the technician's secrets to fixing Bad Memory !! URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/news/showpubnews.asp?num=26 URL:http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/news/showpubnews.asp?num=30 Need to Download the latest DDR Specs? * As the industry is marketing the 184pin DDR DIMM as the memory standard for the next generation PC, Transmeta and several Japanese companies are looking at the 200pin DDR SODIMM standard to be implimented Q1 of 2001. Get the preliminary specifications and be the first to know about it. URL: ami2.com user name : JEDEC password: passme ** Free 64 MB SDRAM Lucky Draw URL:http://www.simmtester.com/page/contest2.asp ** We encourage your feedback if you have any question regarding memory testing issues or any technical complication from browsing our website, please email to our memory expert at: news@simmtester.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To order any products call - (972)-2412662 ext 11,12 or 13 You can also visit our website at simmtester.com to order online. Our sales hour are Monday to Friday , 8.30am to 5.30pm Central time -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Subscription :simmtester.com www.simmtester.com Milo