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To: BillyG who wrote (24864)	11/5/1997 11:57:00 AM
From: DiViT	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Toshiba Boosts MPU Speed/Adds TV Connectivity for Home PC ----------------------------------------- A 166Mhz Pentium need hardware to do DVD. This thing plugs into the wall so power is not much concern. However, cost is. It's starting to look like the price declines in DVD in general, are starting. Forcing manufactures to come out with 2nd generation lower cost solutions. This is good for those who can provide a low cost solution. This is what I've been waiting for. It's going to get real exciting real quick. ----------------------------------------- 11/05/97 Comline Daily News Computers COMLINE NEWS SERVICE (Copyright 1997) ÿ Toshiba {6502} will release a new VisionConnect model, the P160X, on November 10. The DVD -ROM drive equipped PC that can be connected to an ordinary TV will upgrade its Pentium MMX processor to 166mHz and boost hard drive capacity to 2GB. The new model will replace earlier versions. The unit comes with a valuable software package including electronic maps, karaoke and on line NTT phone directory. The model is priced at 248,000 yen. Toshiba hopes to sell 3,000 units/month.