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11/17 09:16 TVPC with DVD to be displayed on Cyrix Stand at Comdex, Las Vegas <NSM.N> TVPC with DVD to be displayed on Cyrix Stand at Comdex, Las Vegas AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing that TVPC represents a new generation of convergence devices, National Semi Conductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM) will be displaying Ino Technologies TVPC in the Cyrix booth at the Las Vegas computer trade show, Comdex this week. "TVPC uses Cyrix chip technology to deliver the price/performance ratio that allows Ino to ship such a value packed machine." Said Mary Cavanaugh, President of Ino Technologies. "National Semiconductor is rapidly becoming the leader in providing x86-based solutions to entertainment platforms such as TVPC," added Stan Swearingen, vice president of marketing for Cyrix. "Using Cyrix's integrated MediaGX processor, OEMs like Ino Technologies are able to deliver low-cost PC-based entertainment systems to market quickly and offer their customers outstanding value." The Cyrix booth number is L6616 in the North Hall. This new convergence device of TV and PC or living room PC is available for sale directly from the companies web site at tvpc.com . Otherwise know as the "Living Room PC," the TVPC connects directly to a regular television, and unlike other so called living room devices, TVPC comes complete with a full function remote keyboard, large hard drive, and on one model, a DVD drive. Families can play PC games, access the Internet via the onboard 56k modem, watch DVD movies with surround sound, or use TVPC as a real PC. The TVPC comes in a smooth black finish to match home entertainment equipment and is no larger than a modern VCR. The front panel also includes a microphone, a suspend/resume function to power on the machine in less than two seconds and a floppy drive. All functions are also displayed on screen in a format similar to those found on modern TVs. With the TVPC, families can play games on a large screen TV, so they are transported right into a game's environment. Secondly, many children's titles look fantastic on a TV, in particular those based around animation. Parents concerned that their kids are having a solitary experience playing games on a PC, will be able to directly participate in their kids on-screen adventures. No more making the family huddle around a minuscule PC monitor. TVPC brings computing from the "stuck at the desk" era, to the "family room." Not only will families find themselves navigating through visually-rich, mind- challenging immersive experiences, they will also be able to connect with other gamers around the world via the Internet for multiple-player games. TVPC also includes CouchWare(TM), a unique software utility that makes the included Windows 98 OS (Operating System) perform better in a television environment. TVPC, the PC for the TV generation! About Ino Corp.: Ino Corp. was founded in Austin, Texas in 1997. Ino focuses on unique technology and content bundled around existing hardware platforms and the Internet. Press inquiries please to the attached telephone number. Sample machines are available for review. For further details on TVPC including FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), please visit our Web site: tvpc.com or call 512-302-1389. All trademarks are marks of their respective owners. SOURCE Ino Technologies -0- 11/17/98 /CONTACT: Jonathan Langley, 512-302-1389, for Ino Technologies/ /Web site: tvpc.com -- HSTU004 -- 4691 11/17/98 09:00 EST prnewswire.com Copyright PR Newswire 1998. All rights reserved.