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To: Paul Engel who wrote (33680)	6/29/1998 6:35:00 PM
From: Maxwell	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1571595

<<Profits - Re: " Sounds like HP better take a look at the K6-2!! " They did.>> HP will announce the K6-2 system very soon. Hold your breath just a little longer. Maxwell

To: Paul Engel who wrote (33680)	6/30/1998 2:13:00 PM
From: Profits	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571595

Paul, Your right HP did look at the K6-2 processor. And guess what. They designed it in. Looks like your beloved Intel is losing a little more marketshare. You need to start living in the present...... AMD-K6_-2 PROCESSORS TO BE USED IN HP PAVILION HOME PCs New HP Pavilion Multimedia PCs Powered by 333- and 300-MHz AMD-K6-2 Processors with 3DNow!(tm) Technology SUNNYVALE, CA-JUNE 30, 1998-AMD today announced that Hewlett-Packard Company is using the AMD-K6-2 processor with 3DNow!(tm) technology in its new line of HP Pavilion PCs for the home to be sold in retail stores nationwide. "The combination of the leading-edge 3D performance of AMD-K6-2 processors and the innovative features of the HP Pavilion PCs makes these systems an ideal choice for home users who want an exceptional multimedia, Internet, and 3D graphics viewing experience," said Rob Herb, AMD senior vice president and co-chief marketing executive. The new AMD-K6-2 processor-based HP Pavilion PCs include: * HP Pavilion 6330 PC - powered by an AMD-K6-2/300 processor with 512KB level two (L2) cache, 48 MB SDRAM, a 4 GB hard drive, a 24x CD-ROM, and 56Kbps fax/data modem. * HP Pavilion 6350 PC - powered by an AMD-K6-2/333 processor with 512KB level two (L2) cache, 64 MB SDRAM, an 8 GB hard drive, a 24x CD-ROM, and 56Kbps fax/data modem. The HP Pavilion PC series includes "home-friendly" features, such as a one-touch multimedia keyboard and Polk Audio stereo speakers. The HP Pavilion PC series includes bundled software and is among the first PC lines to ship with the Microsoft_ Windows_ 98 operating system pre-installed. About AMD AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $2.4 billion in 1997. (NYSE: AMD).