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To: Street Walker who wrote (223)	2/16/1998 11:56:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

[multi mice] I don't think the mice (or keyboards) can be operated at the same time. I believe it is some type of switching device, one after the other type of situation. I wonder if there is some type of multitasking set-up that lets two mice do their thing at the same time?

To: Street Walker who wrote (223)	2/17/1998 7:16:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

[multimonitor]......STB Introduces MVP Pro-128 Monday February 16, 11:42 am Eastern Time Company Press Release STB Introduces MVP Pro-128 Multimonitor Accelerator Based on nVidia RIVA 128 Chipset First Multimonitor Accelerator to Pass Strict Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs Standards RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1998-- STB Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:STBI - news) Monday announced that it has begun shipping its new MVP Pro-128 to select OEM accounts. The new MVP Pro-128 from STB delivers truly impressive text, graphics and video acceleration for today's most demanding multimonitor display environments. ''The MVP Pro-128 combines the best of multimonitor technologies with the highest level of 3-D, 2-D and video graphics performance,'' commented Vanessa Ogle, general manager for STB's Specialized Technology Group. ''This is the ideal solution for performance users in publishing, hospitality and similar industries, and for PC OEMs targeting these growing markets. The MVP Pro-128 will also strengthen STB's position in the financial-services multimonitor industry, a market that STB currently dominates.'' Microsoft WHQL-Certified Hardware STB's MVP Pro-128 is the first multiport graphics adapter to pass Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) strict standards and is licensed to use the ''Designed for Microsoft Windows NT'' logo. The MVP Pro-128 was Microsoft WHQL-certified in time for first shipments. Microsoft's WHQL was established to improve Windows hardware and driver quality, increase end-user satisfaction, reduce support costs and increase the quality of hardware supported by the Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows. The MVP Pro-128 will be the two- and four-port counterpart to STB's Velocity 128, which has been showered with awards by the computer-industry media, including the PC Magazine Editor's Choice award. In all, the Velocity 128 has won more than 27 awards from magazines worldwide. The Multimonitor Accelerator that Outperforms the Rest STB's MVP Pro-128 delivers superior 3-D graphics performance with floating point polygon setup and pixel rendering, plus outstanding 2-D graphics and video performance. Available in two-port and four-port configurations, the MVP Pro-128 provides full Windows NT 4.0 acceleration at all mainstream resolutions and color depths for performance-level business applications. Future driver development for STB's MVP Pro-128 will provide optimized support for Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0 with Microsoft Direct-X and MPEG2 playback. Powered by nVidia's RIVA 128 integrated 128-bit 2-D/3-D/video accelerator, the STB MVP Pro-128 includes a 230MHz integrated RAMDAC for exceptional resolutions and refresh rates on flat panel displays and SVGA monitors up to 21 inches. The MVP Pro-128 provides up to 16MB of high-speed 100MHz SGRAM video memory, plus a Digital Video Engine that delivers MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI video playback and X/Y interpolating scaling. The MVP Pro-128 is available in a small PCI form factor supporting two graphics ports, plus an optional twin-port daughter card that gives the accelerator a four-port capacity. Simply the Best! STB Systems, based in Richardson, designs and manufactures award-winning 3-D multimedia accelerators, convergence products, professional-class 3-D graphics adapters and multiport display solutions for use in consumer and business desktop computers. Since its founding in 1981, STB has been a pioneering force in the field of new graphics technologies for personal computers. Extensive manufacturing resources, engineering expertise and consistent quality have established STB as a leading supplier to top-tier PC manufacturers including Compaq, Dell, Gateway 2000, IBM and others. STB has multiple facilities in North America as well as offices in London; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Paris. For additional information, visit STB's home page at stb.com on the World Wide Web. biz.yahoo.com