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To: Captain Jack who wrote (88713)	1/9/2001 12:03:05 AM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Respond to of 97611

More from The Zoo: 850 MHz AMD Duron I by: mariobon2000 1/8/01 11:56 pm Msg: 210184 of 210184 SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2000--AMD (NYSE:AMD) today introduced the 850 MHz AMD Duron(TM) processor, again delivering innovative technology and a rewarding computing experience at an affordable price. With today's launch, and with the advent of UMA integrated graphics chipsets, AMD continues to enhance its reputation for delivering ideal solutions to value conscious PC shoppers. Leading computer manufacturers including Compaq and Hewlett-Packard Company plan to offer systems based on the 850MHz AMD Duron processor. Compaq systems also were available for sale from Home Shopping Network this past weekend. In total, more than 100 computer manufacturers worldwide are delivering technology that lasts with AMD Duron processor-based systems. "As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the highest value to our customers, we are pleased to offer the new 850MHz AMD Duron processor. The AMD Duron processor delivers amazing performance for a wide range of consumer applications, including digital audio and video," said Brett Faulk, Director, Retail Desktop Product Marketing, Compaq Computer Corporation. On Saturday, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Compaq systems featuring the 850MHz AMD Duron processor were sold during a live HSN broadcast from the show floor. "Our exclusive advance launches of computers with AMD processors have been a runaway hit with HSN viewers, selling well over 100,000 since their launch on the network over a year ago," said Jeff Taraschi, HSN's executive vice president of Merchandising. "We can't think of a better venue than the CES to launch the new 850MHz AMD Duron processor." "Since its introduction last summer, the AMD Duron processor has fortified its position in the value PC market. With the 850MHz AMD Duron processor, and the availability of integrated graphics chipsets, AMD will help our customers offer the highest-performing AMD processor-based systems for the value space, spanning a wider range of prices than before," said Patrick Moorhead, vice president of Marketing for the Computation Products Group at AMD.