Techworks Press Release -Lower Prices on VooDoo 1 Cards
Looks like Techworks is clearing its decks for some VooDoo II action by dumping the remaining VooDoo 1s in the retail channel:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GET TECHWORKS POWER 3D GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR FOR JUST $99
TechWorks Slashes Power3D Prices - Rebate Program in Retail Stores
AUSTIN, Texas - June 8, 1998 - TechWorks, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of computer performance enhancement products, today slashed the retail price of the award-winning Power3D graphics accelerator card based on 3Dfx Voodoo chipset. Both the Mac and PC versions of the card will be affected. The Power3D for the Mac retail price will drop from $229 to $149. The Power3D for the PC price will drop from $159 to $119.
TechWorks' Power3D graphics accelerator for the Mac sells direct from TechWorks or through retail outlets including CompUSA and Microcenter. From early June through July 31, 1998, customers who purchase the Mac Power3D card from CompUSA or Microcenter, will be eligible for a mail in rebate coupon of $50. This takes the price of the Power3D card for the Mac, effectively down to $99. Prices may vary from store to store. To be eligible for the $50 rebate coupon, customers need to purchase their Power3D card for the Mac from CompUSA or Microcenter stores in the U.S. Details and rebate coupons available at CompUSA and Microcenter stores.
Designed to give customers the top performance available for Mac and Windows 95 games, this game card is designed with 3Dfx Voodoo Graphics technology. The Power3D supports 640x480 full-screen, works with existing 2D video, the anti-aliasing feature eliminates 'jagged' edges, the perspective correction enhances realism, the MIP mapping eliminates texture 'sparkling', plus it supports 3Dfx native Mac Glide API.
The Power3D graphics accelerator has won numerous awards including Macworld Magazine Editor's Choice Finalist, 5 Apples from Mac Home Journal, a 4 1/2 rating from Mac Today, and the 'Freakin' Awesome' Award from Mac Addict Magazine. The Mac Power3D graphics accelerator is bundled with the latest in Mac 3D gaming including Id Software's Quake Episode 1 Shareware, Activision's MechWarrior, VR Sports VR Soccer, and Bungie Software's Weekend Warrior. The PC version of the Power3D card ships with software demos including Mango Grits Barrage, RAGE Software Incoming, Psygnosis WipeOutXL, and Graphic Simulations F/A-18 Korea.
About TechWorks
TechWorks, the upgrade company of choice, strives to be the leading supplier of computer enhancement products and to maintain a 100% commitment to customer satisfaction. TechWorks has expanded its performance memory products to include SDRAM memory modules designed for PC100 computers, Flash storage devices, processor upgrade cards and graphics solutions. Most recently, the company introduced new TFT flat panel display products both in the U.S. and U.K. markets.
TechWorks, Inc., founded in October of 1986, has more than 100 employees worldwide and distributes its products in more than 15 countries. The company's worldwide headquarters is in Austin, Texas, with European sales and service headquarters located in the United Kingdom. In December 1997, TechWorks joined the family of companies operated by MELCO Inc. of Japan. MELCO is one of the world's leading suppliers of PC memory and computer enhancement products.
For more information, contact TechWorks Inc., 4030 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78759, Tel: (800) 688-7466 or (512) 794-8533, Fax: (512) 794-8520, or visit our Web site at www.techworks.com.
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TechWorks USA
4030 W. Braker Lane, Austin, Texas 78759-5319, USA
Phone: 512.794.8533 1.800.688.7466 Fax: 512.794.8520
TechWorks UK
881-882 Plymouth Road, Trading Estate, Slough SL1 4LP, UK
Phone: +44 1753 898 500 Fax: +44 1753 898 501
twsales@techworks.com
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