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To: John Rieman who wrote (30637)	3/9/1998 6:19:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Intel earnings shortfall may be due to "channel stuffing" rather than supposed decreased demand for PCs. Heard that before???....... techweb.cmp.com

To: John Rieman who wrote (30637)	3/9/1998 6:31:00 PM
From: DiViT	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

"It has to work with all the MPEG-2 decoders in the world," This is where Cube has it's advantage, they currently ship most of the encoders that all the MPEG-2 decoders in the world have to be compatible with...

To: John Rieman who wrote (30637)	3/9/1998 6:55:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Scientific-Atlanta encoders -- they use CUBE, correct?................ -NTL: NTL wins movies-on-demand video distribution contract M2 PRESSWIRE-9 March 1998-NTL: NTL wins movies-on-demand video distribution contract (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK cable consortium Front Row has awarded NTL Satellite Services a multi-million pound satellite contract to deliver the new five-channel movies-on-demand service to UK cable networks.,/b> The consortium, which comprises Telewest, NTL, General Cable and Diamond Cable, launches its service on 12 March to a potential audience of 1.3 million people. NTL is providing a one-stop-shop solution for Front Row, including terrestrial circuits to the play out centre, MPEG digital compression equipment, the uplink facilities and satellite capacity. Outlining the consumer benefits of the new movies-on-demand service Andy Birchall, chief executive of On Demand Management, the managing agent for Front Row, said: "It gives cable TV viewers the chance to choose and pay for the films they want to watch at the time that suits them. We aim to set new standards for cable TV family viewing in terms of choice, quality and value." The Service will be provided using NTL's new satellite distribution platform on the recently launched GE-1E/Sirius2 satellite and transmissions will be encrypted to prevent unauthorised viewing. The NTL platform, which uses. the Scientific Atlanta digital compression system, will also be available to other broadcasters to purchase individual compressed channels for transmission throughout Europe. The high power satellite allows reception on dishes as small as 80 cm across most of the continent, and coverage extends to eastern Europe and the Baltic States. Andreas Georghiou, senior vice president of global satellite services for GE Americom, believes that the partnership with NTL is key to exploring new markets. "This agreement puts GE-1E in the forefront of satellite operators in Europe. NTL has an excellent reputation for providing high quality transmission services. When that is combined with the GE-1E footprint, the new distribution platform is sure to be a great success." NTL began offering satellite services in September 1993 and since then has become a major supplier of full-time services for European direct-to-home broadcasting and worldwide contribution and distribution feeds. The company has in place high-capacity fibre-optic digital links to and from London, providing connectivity with the nerve centre of European programme production. NOTE TO EDITORS 1. NTL's Satellite Services group is a rapidly expanding part of one of the UK's most innovative companies offering a wide range of satellite uplinking services. From extensive teleport facilities near Winchester and in central London, NTL provides uplinking to all the main satellites including Astra, Eutelsat, Intelsat, Orion and PanAmSat. Major customers include BBC, Flextech, Music Choice Europe, Turner Broadcasting and TV New Zealand. 2. NTL provides transmission and broadcast services in the UK for the whole of ITV, Channel 4, S4C, Channel 5 and most independent radio stations. The NTL group also includes the six CableTel regional cable franchises and is now a major player in the national telecommunications arena. Services include a national digital telecoms network, cable television, local and business telephony, Internet facilities, mobile radio communications, visual communications, international satellite links and 2 turnkey systems. 3. GE Americom pioneered the distribution of video programming via geostationary satellites in the US market from as early as 1973. GE Americom boasts one of the world's largest satellite operations, including 11 US domestic satellites, GE-1E in Europe, and an equity investment in the NahuelSAt South American satellite system. GE Americom is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, although GE-1E services for Europe are available through the London office of GE Capital Europe Ltd. GE Americom's key international customers include Viacom, NBC, Deutsche Welle, NHK Discovery, and Time Warner/Turner. GE Americom also provides VSAT business services through its GE Spacenet subsidiary. CONTACT: Bruce Randall/Emma Bickerdike, NTL Tel: +44 (0)1962-822582 Lee Nugent/Paul Hildrew, Nelson Bostock Communications Tel: +44 (0)171-229 4400 M2 COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA SUPPLIED BY NAMED PARTY/PARTIES.

To: John Rieman who wrote (30637)	3/10/1998 4:43:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Creative offers multimedia kits to systems integrators for $1000 PCs. CUBE is inside the PC-DVD kit. Note thst PC-DVD is a trademark of CREAF........... Creative Ships Multimedia PCKITS: Complete Branded Upgrade Solutions for The Systems Integrator Channel Creative's Multimedia PCKITS Include Audio Cards, 2D/3D Graphics Cards, PC-DVD or CD-ROM Drives and Speakers MILPITAS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with its strategy to design and develop products that address key segments of the PC market through all channels, Creative Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREAF), the world's leading provider of multimedia products for the PC, today announced that it has begun shipping a new line of kits designed specifically for systems integrators. The new Multimedia PCKITS(TM) provide systems integrators with the key components they need to build high-powered multimedia systems at compelling price points. Creative's Multimedia PCKITS include the latest in high- performance, Creative-branded hardware for audio, 2D/3D graphics, PC-DVD(TM) or CD-ROM drive technology, and speaker subsystems in an all-in-one package. With Creative's Multimedia PCKITS, systems integrators can provide added value in today's sub- $1,000 PC market and offer well-known, branded components inside. Creative's Multimedia PCKITS have been designed and tested to ensure complete compatibility and reliable, easy installation for the ultimate end-user experience. Multimedia PCKITS are initially being offered in two configurations: Creative Components(TM) 700 and Creative Components 500. They are available immediately through Creative's extensive network of distributors and have a street price of US$479.99 and US$249.99 respectively. "Creative is constantly looking for ways to help its channel partners stay competitive and ahead of the technology curve," said Sim Wong Hoo, chairman and chief executive officer for Creative. "With Creative's Multimedia PCKITS, system integrators can easily meet the challenge of staying competitive while adding valuable brand-recognition in today's aggressive PC market." Creative Components 700 Creative Components 700 is designed for building high-powered PC-DVD systems with the latest in multimedia technology including Creative's industry leading, second-generation PC-DVD drive: * Creative PC-DVDx2 drive - second-generation PC-DVD drive that provides up to 20x CD-ROM and 2x DVD-ROM functionality with CD-R and CD-RW compatibility * Sound Blaster AWE64 - the industry's most popular 64-voice audio card Graphics Blaster Exxtreme Value - a 4MB 2D/3D graphics accelerator based on the PERMEDIA 2 processor from 3Dlabs * Creative MPEG-2/Dolby Digital decoder board for optimum hardware-based DVD video and audio playback * Cambridge SoundWorks' PCWorks -- the award-winning speaker subsystem based on Henry Kloss' highly-acclaimed speaker design model Creative Components 500 Creative Components 500 includes the latest in CD-ROM technology with the following powerful, Creative branded components: * Creative Blaster CD 24x CD-ROM drive * Creative Labs Sound Blaster AWE64 * Graphics Blaster Exxtreme Value - a 4MB 2D/3D graphics accelerator * Creative Sound Blaster SBS20 powered speakers designed by Cambridge SoundWorks Service and Support Program for Systems Integrators Creative has designed a support program to address the special needs of systems integrators. This program includes: * Priority Technical Support: 24-hours a day, seven days a week * Express RMA Component Exchange for quick replacement and exchange needs * Reseller Lead Generation * Evaluation Unit Program for the evaluation of new products for purchase * Faxed Monthly Updates on new products and technology For more information on these and Creative's entire line of solutions, please visit Creative's award-winning Web site, The Creative Zone at www.creativelabs.com. Creative Labs, Inc., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd. and serves as the company's U.S. Headquarters. Creative Technology's other U.S.-based subsidiaries include Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Digicom Systems, Inc., EcTiVA, Inc., E-mu Systems, Inc. and Ensoniq, Inc. Creative Technology Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets a wide array of advanced multimedia solutions for the PC, entertainment, education, music and productivity tools markets. Creative's products are marketed through the OEM, systems integrator and retail channels under a variety of trademarks, including the "Blaster" family name. Sound Blaster(R) has become the multimedia industry's de facto audio standard. Sound Blaster is an audio platform consisting of a sound card or chipset, software drivers and bundled software applications that enable PCs to produce high quality audio. Creative's corporate headquarters and primary manufacturing are based in Singapore, with sales, distribution and research and development being carried out through an extensive, global network of subsidiaries located in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. This announcement relates to products whose launch are in the United States of America. The product names, contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements. Sound Blaster is a registered trademark and Discovery , PC-DVD, PC-DVD Encore, Graphics Blaster Exxtreme, DynamicXtended Resolution, Dxr and PC*KIT are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the U. S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such. SOURCE Creative Labs, Inc. /CONTACT: Theresa Pulido, Creative Labs, Inc., 408-428-2329, tpulido@soundblaster.com; Gary Brotman, Golin-Harris Communications, 213-623-4200, gbrotman@golinharris.com/ (CREAF)