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To: Stoctrash who wrote (24997)	11/9/1997 12:44:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 50808

CL-91xx chips are pin-for-pin compatible with AViA. These got to be AViA boxes. Licence approved............................. Video-on-demand programme service licence approved Wednesday, November 5, 1997 The Broadcasting, Culture and Sport Bureau announced today (Wednesday) that the Chief Executive-in-Council has approved in principle that Hongkong Telecom VOD Limited (HKTVOD) should be awarded a Video-On-Demand (VOD) programme service licence. The applications of Elmsdale Limited and Future TV (HK) Limited (FutureTV) had been unsuccessful, and a decision on Star Interactive Television Limited (Star iTV) had been deferred. The Deputy Secretary for Broadcasting, Culture and Sport, Mrs Rita Lau, said: "Except for Star iTV's application which has been deferred, the decision taken on the remaining applications was made on the basis of their merits. "In view of the legal action taken against Star iTV, we believe that it is prudent to defer consideration of its application until we have assessed the significance of the claim." "In all fairness to Star iTV, we will proceed quickly with the assessment and hope to complete it as soon as possible," She added. Mrs Lau said: "The Executive Council's decision was reached after careful consideration of the recommendations of the Broadcasting Authority and the proposals made by the applicants. "The application and evaluation process was a fair and open one. Each of the applicants was given equal opportunity to appear before the Broadcasting Authority to make a presentation and to answer questions in relation to their applications." The applicants were given almost four months to prepare and submit their applications. The Broadcasting Authority had followed closely the criteria published in the Guidance Note in its assessment. These include corporate structure, financial strength, technical competence and the applicants' programme and service proposals. "Hong Kong can take pride in becoming the first place in the world to have a high-tech, interactive multimedia service offered on a commercial scale," said Mrs Lau. Not only will Hong Kong viewers have more choice, VOD programme services will also allow viewers to select and watch programmes at any time at their convenience. VOD technology also allows the provision of other interactive services such as home banking, home shopping and electronic games. "The successful launch of VOD services will enhance Hong Kong's position as a broadcasting and telecommunication hub," she added. The Government will commence negotiation with HKTVOD to finalise the terms and conditions of the licence for the Executive Council's final approval before the end of the year.

To: Stoctrash who wrote (24997)	11/9/1997 1:02:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Karaoke can be a fire hazard.............................. SaturdayÿÿNovember 8ÿÿ1997 'Give restaurants karaoke exemption' ANGELA LI Restaurants with karaoke should be automatically exempt from the proposed licensing scheme for karaoke establishments, provisional legislators said yesterday. Liberal Party legislator Selina Chow Liang Shuk-yee said: "Food premises with restaurant licences should be automatically exempt from applying for extra written permission. These restaurants already have to meet the fire safety requirements before being granted restaurant licences. "It wouldn't make a restaurant more hazardous to have karaoke machines there. However, it would be very troublesome for them to apply for extra permission." After the Top One karaoke blaze in January, which killed 17 people, the Government proposed all establishments providing karaoke facilities should be brought under the control of the licensing scheme. All karaoke bars would have to be licensed by the two municipal councils. Food premises holding restaurant licences would need to obtain written permission endorsed on the restaurant licences. Mrs Chow urged the Government to explore ways to avoid potential loopholes in the proposed exemption. Principal Assistant Secretary for Security Sarah Kwok Tam Pui-yi said the Government planned to give the two municipal councils the power to license and enforce.

To: Stoctrash who wrote (24997)	11/10/1997 12:11:00 PM
From: DiViT	Respond to of 50808

Isn't it Ironic, don't you think?... New Vivante Models Raise Bar on Notebook Features; Include Large Display, High-End Audio, Advanced Touchpad ÿ 11/10/97 Business Wire (Copyright (c) 1997, Business Wire) ÿ CERRITOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1997--Two new Vivante notebooks targeted at "Primary PC" users have been announced by Transmonde Technologies Inc. The new Vivante SE and XL feature the most recent innovations in technology and are designed to make the leap from multimedia to "omnimedia." Built around the Intel 430TX PCI chipset and Intel(R) Mobile Module (IMM) technology, they feature a modular design that supports FDD, CD-ROM, DVD and Zip(TM) drives, as well as a second Lithium Ion battery. Additionally, both include advanced multimedia capabilities -- C&T HiQVPro(TM) 65555 video controllers with hardware MPEG-2 decoders, support for 16 million colors on the LCD, plus an ESS Maestro-2(TM) audio chipset for enhanced audio. The new Vivante models support up to 128MB SDRAM; up to 5GB Ultra DMA hard drives; and 64-voice Wavetable audio with Mediaphile(TM) PAS audio speaker systems. The Vivante SE features a 13.3" XGA display, and the TouchWriter(TM), an advanced touchpad from Synaptics that can be used for signature capture. The Vivante SE is 1.8" high, weighs 6.5 lbs. and is priced starting at $2,999. The Vivante XL includes an internal FDD as well as a modular bay, an internal 56K modem and features a 14.1" XGA display; it is 1.9" high, weighs 7.9 lbs. and is priced starting a $3,399. For Primary PC Users "As notebooks become more powerful, more and more people are using them in place of desktop PCs," says Karen Steinwachs, vice president of marketing for Transmonde. "These Vivante notebooks will inspire users to move in that direction. The large displays and powerful processors bring equality with today's most advanced desktop PCs, and we feel the Mediaphile audio system and the Synaptics touchpad actually push our notebooks beyond equivalent PCs in terms of strategic features." With the innovative Mediaphile Presentation Audio System, Transmonde's Vivante notebooks now deliver ultra-high quality sound, with industry-leading dispersion characteristics. And the Synaptics TouchWriter touchpad gives users the ability to edit documents by hand, and to sign memos and letters -- capabilities not present today on conventional desktop PCs. Innovation and Customization Transmonde continues to innovate in product features as well as in customer service, she says. "We were the first to ship a notebook with USB, and we'll be the first to offer a notebook with the Synaptics TouchWriter. We continue to raise the bar by including features that make notebook computers as user friendly as possible. Our focus is on the practical implementation of technology -- rather than just technology itself. "As for customer service, we're one of the few notebook vendors to offer true build-to-order customization. There are so many options available in notebooks today, it isn't fair to users to try to fit them into pre-defined configurations. "What's right for one SOHO customer could be entirely wrong for another. We consult with our customers on their needs, and then we build them a notebook -- to their specifications. We've always offered build-to-order as a means of giving our users the greatest utility with the best economy." Pricing and Availability Sample price for a Vivante SE including a 200MHz Pentium Processor with MMX technology, 32MB SDRAM, 512KB Cache, 3GB hard drive and 56K modem is $3,499. Sample price for a Vivante XL with 233MHz Pentium Processor with MMX technology, Hardware MPEG-2, 64MB SDRAM, 512KB Cache 5GB hard drive and 56K modem is $4,699. Both notebooks are PC97 and AC97 compliant and will be available in Q1 1998. Transmonde sells direct, via phone or Web. Support As with all Transmonde Technologies products, technical support consists of toll-free telephone support, plus e-mail, Web and fax services. Transmonde's commitment to customer service includes an industry-leading no-cost warranty, wherein a customer will receive a replacement notebook within 48 hours. All products come with a standard one-year warranty, extendable to three years. About Transmonde Technologies Transmonde Technologies Inc., headquartered in Cerritos, was formed in 1996 in partnership with Taiwan-based ASE (Advanced Semiconductor Engineering) Technologies. Transmonde designs and markets the high-performance, award-winning Vibrant and Vivante notebook computer families, as well as the entry-level Vigor. All notebook offerings are manufactured by ASE, one of the world's leading manufacturers of portable computers. Transmonde is located at www.Transmonde.com . NOTE TO EDITORS: Vigor, Vibrant and Vivante are trademarks of Transmonde Technologies Inc. All other trademarks are marks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Transmonde Technologies Inc. Cynthia Lempert, 408/321-9007 clempert@transmonde.com Karen Steinwachs, 714/562-0928 ksteinwachs@transmonde.com 07:02 EST NOVEMBER 10, 1997