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To: milo_morai who wrote (150477)	11/29/2001 10:56:19 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Ban Ban MindBlo - Re: "NO it's not. It means FLASH is dead right now." Uh...for AMD. But NOT for Intel !!! "--Intel Corporation today announced it will provide high-performance Intel StrataFlash® memory to leading manufacturers of digital set-top boxes for cable, satellite and antenna-operated televisions. The set-top box vendors include Scientific-Atlanta, Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, Thomson multimedia and Hughes Network Systems. " biz.yahoo.com Tuesday November 27, 11:02 am Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: Intel Corporation Leading Set-Top Box Manufacturers to Use Intel StrataFlash Memory SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001--Intel Corporation today announced it will provide high-performance Intel StrataFlash® memory to leading manufacturers of digital set-top boxes for cable, satellite and antenna-operated televisions. The set-top box vendors include Scientific-Atlanta, Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, Thomson multimedia and Hughes Network Systems. ``The digital set-top box market segment is a major, long-term growth engine in broadband communications, and Intel is pleased to be a supporter of these manufacturers as they drive enhanced interactive services in the digital television industry worldwide,'' said Curt Nichols, vice president and general manager of Intel's Flash Products Group. Digital set-top boxes are capable of providing television broadcast reception, electronic program guides, Internet access and a number of other sophisticated, interactive services for a television user. Flash memory is used in set-top boxes to store system software, viewer-specific settings and other application programs that are updated frequently via a digital television broadcast signal, saving television service providers the cost of manual updates. Additionally, flash memory is non-volatile and retains programmed features and data settings if electricity to a set-top box is interrupted, ensuring smooth functionality of the device. The transition to digital services over the last several years has created demand for Intel StrataFlash memory at higher densities ranging from 32- to 128-Mbit. In the past, analog set-top boxes used 4- to 8-Mbit flash chips from other flash suppliers. ``Intel is the industry's leading supplier of flash memory overall, and we've been able to become the leading flash supplier in the set-top box market segment in just two years,'' said Nichols. Intel supplies its set-top box customers with 3 Volt Intel StrataFlash memory. Representing the best value for code execution and data storage, Intel StrataFlash memory offers a cost-effective, single-chip solution using innovative multi-level cell (MLC) technology. Intel was the first company to introduce MLC technology in volume with Intel StrataFlash memory in 1997. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. Note to Editors: Intel and StrataFlash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Intel Corporation Daniel J. Francisco, 916/356-0546 daniel.j.francisco@intel.com

To: milo_morai who wrote (150477)	11/30/2001 12:12:02 AM
From: wanna_bmw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Milo, Re: "NO it's not. It means FLASH is dead right now." I see. So AMD is doing poorly in flash, so that must mean flash is dead. I must have imagined those last few press releases that stated Intel's flash design wins, because obviously Intel flash couldn't be doing any better than AMD flash, according to you. Ever stop to think that maybe AMD is the problem, rather than the industry? Most businesses seem to be improving. AMD is one of the few exceptions. wbmw P.S. Unfortunately, SEH America seems to be an exception, too. I am saddened to see workers lose jobs, and you are wrong to suggest that I would think it's good news.