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To: Tony Viola who wrote (143739)	9/18/2001 4:36:24 PM
From: Jim McMannis	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

RE:"I was trying not to say Anthrax." I think I'm going to check my vaccinations... Jim BTW, I expect some Iraq bombing, no? If we think they are testing biological...

To: Tony Viola who wrote (143739)	9/18/2001 4:39:20 PM
From: Monica Detwiler	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Big MISS for HP's Copper and SOI PA-8700 processor. HP introduced this today, made with a .18 micron process, and it only runs at 750 MHz - slower than Intel's existing Itanium processor - made without copper and without SOI - on a standard .18 micron process (800 MHz). HP jumped from Intel to IBM as a foundry source for improved speed with IBM's copper and SOI process - and came up short big time - (they expected 1 GHz+ CPUs as I recall). Monica Tuesday September 18, 12:13 pm Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company HP Introduces Next-generation PA-8700 Processor Technology Across UNIX Product Lines New Processor Technology Positions HP UNIX Servers and Workstations Ahead of the Pack PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2001-- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP - news) today announced the availability of PA-8700 processor-based systems that provide customers with excellent performance and investment protection as well as increased system reliability and functionality. The PA-8700 processor, based on PA-RISC technology, is available for the high-end flagship HP Server Superdome, the mid-range HP Server rp7400 (formerly the N-class) and HP Server rp8400 systems and the HP Workstations c3700 and j6700. With the PA-8700 processor, the HP Superdome server -- one of the industry's best performing high-end UNIX servers -- is expected to provide customers with up to double the performance gains in industry benchmarks and applications required by enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, business intelligence, customer relationship management and technical computing. The HP Workstation J6700 using the PA-8700 processor delivers industry-leading performance measured up to 29 percent above Sun's UltraSparc III 900 MHz, unparalleled memory and compute density(1). Targeted for the EDA and MCAE markets, the HP Workstation j6700 has the capacity to handle complex designs and simulations faster than any other dual processor UNIX workstation on the market. Introduced today, the HP Server rp8400 with the PA-8700 processor has the best performance of any mid-range UNIX server with a TPC-C benchmark of 140,240 tpmC. (See HP press release -- ``HP Announces Mid-range UNIX Server with Unmatched Capabilities,'' Sept. 18.) ``Our customers have developed a high level of trust in the PA-RISC architecture, the HP-UX operating system and HP's superior investment protection and technology leadership,'' said Duane Zitzner, president, HP Computing Systems. ``These new PA-8700 processor-based systems pay off on that trust and offer customers next-generation benefits available from no other supplier.'' What's in a Chip Available at operating frequencies of 650 and 750 MHz, the PA-8700 processor provides customers a choice in speed requirements and continues the leadership of its predecessor, the 550 MHz PA-8600, the fastest RISC processor from any major supplier in 2000. The PA-8700 processor delivers enhanced application performance with 2.25 megabytes of on-chip data cache (.75 MB) and instruction cache (1.50 MB) -- a 50 percent increase and more than offered by any other vendor. A generation ahead of its competition, the PA-8700 processor is 30 percent faster than Sun's 900 MHz USIII processor(2), which is currently not available on their UNIX servers. Although running at higher frequencies than the PA-8600 processor, the PA-8700 processor's copper interconnect allows it to run cooler with lower power consumption and high conductivity throughput for faster performance and enhanced reliability. The processor design, based on the state-of-the-art 0.18 micron silicon-on-insulator copper CMOS process, delivers more transactions in less time. Investment Protection Customers will benefit from the PA-8700 processor's full compatibility with previous PA-RISC processors. Upgrades are easy and require no need for software migration. As opposed to similar upgrades in competitive servers, which are often expensive and cumbersome, a simple ``board swap'' is all that is required for customers to take advantage of the PA-8700 processor. Upgrading to the PA-8700 processor also helps protect memory, disk and graphics component investments because customers can continue to use their current system components. In addition, HP is offering a 75 percent trade-in credit on a customer's current PA-8600-based system toward the purchase of a PA-8700-based system. The introduction of the PA-8700 processor continues HP's 15-year history of investment protection for its UNIX customers. HP plans to continue this support throughout the life of the PA-RISC technology and as users transition to the Intel® Itanium(TM) Processor Family. Availability The PA-8700 processor is currently shipping with HP Superdome, HP Server rp7400 and the new HP Server rp8400 systems, as well as with the HP Workstations c3700 and j6700. The PA-8700 processor is expected to be available on other HP UNIX systems later this fall. About HP Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services for business and home -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to all. HP had total revenue from continuing operations of $48.8 billion in its 2000 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the Worldwide Web at hp.com. (1) Based on Spec Int 2000 Peak Comparisons. For details visit spec.org. (2) Based on spec_intbase2000 and 43 percent faster based on spec_fp_base2000. For details visit spec.org. Note to Editors: UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Group. Intel and Itanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corp. This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that the market for the sale of certain products and services may not develop as expected; that development of these products and services may not proceed as planned; and other risks that are described from time to time in HP's Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Oct. 31, 2000, and subsequently filed reports. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or any of these assumptions proves incorrect, HP's results could differ materially from HP's expectations in these statements. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Hewlett-Packard Company Jean Shimoguchi, 408/873-5125 jean_shimoguchi@hp.com Mark Armstrong, 208/396-4309 marmstrong@hp.com Email this