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To: Peter V who wrote (33576)	6/3/1998 12:32:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Cirrus Shoots for $799 Convergence System Gregory Quick Fremont, Calif. 10:58 AM EDT, Wed., June 03, 1998 Cirrus Logic teamed with three other developers to create a blueprint for a consumer electronic device that combines powerful computing capabilities with advanced home-entertainment features, the company annouced yesterday. The MediaMax EC-II was designed with IBM's Microelectronics division, Philips RCS and Universal Scientific Industrial. The product will provide a home entertainment solution which includes computing, for a price under $799. The device will function as a computer, and will feature DVD, TV-in and -out capabilities, USB and IEEE 1394 peripheral connections, a fast modem and game- playing capabilities. Each of the companies focused on its area of expertise in contributing to the specification. Cirrus provided hardware-accelerated 3D graphics and sound, a PCI V.90 modem, TV encoder, DVD video and the overall design. The IBM6x86MX PR233 MMX microprocessor came from IBM's Microelectronics division, along with Lotus consumer and multimedia software and the DVDExpress Player/Navigator. Philips contributed the reference material for support of a USB IR Hub, which can support up to seven wireless remote devices, the IR keyboard/mouse and the specs for the optional universal remote with mouse and IR gamepad. Universal Scientific Industrial said it will build the systems for sales to its customer base. The first products are expected to hit the market in early fall.

To: Peter V who wrote (33576)	6/3/1998 2:56:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

C-Cube based DVD player.......................................... newsalert.com SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS: First to export globally compatible DVD player Presswire - June 03, 1998 14:07 V%M2 P%M2PR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jump to first matched term M2 PRESSWIRE-3 June 1998-SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS: First to export globally compatible DVD player (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has developed a digital video disc player (model: DVD-907) that can be used with any TV broadcasting or DVD format. Exports of this unique product are scheduled to begin in this month. Samsung Electronics has also managed to reduce the number of main chips needed in the product, from six to three. As a result, production costs are lowered, and quality consistency is enhanced. The world DVD player market, which is mainly centered on the US and Japan, is forecast to be 3 million units this year and to surge to 9 million units by 2000. Importantly, the number of DVD titles available in the US now exceeds one thousand, and DVD rental services are now in operation. Samsung Electronics realized that development of a universally compatible DVD player would be an essential part of differentiating its products from those of the competition. Company advertisements featuring the slogan "ADAT" (Any Disc Any TV) will accompany product launches into overseas markets. From this month, Samsung Electronics will begin exporting its DVD-907 to the US and Europe and expects to sell 100,000 units overseas during 1998. By the year 2000, the company projects exports of this product to exceed 1 million units. Samsung Electronics is focusing on the DVD business and has joined the DVD Forum, which is playing an important role in determining DVD standards.