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To: Richard Makowiec who wrote (2267)	1/14/1999 8:02:00 PM
From: Synapsid	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3493

My sincere apologies Rich -- I goofed up! I only checked the models in the "Online Store" on the Compaq web site, which happen to be new models which all have Aureal 8820 PCI audio. Apparently these are special models for direct buying (it's getting really confusing at Compaq). I overreacted and thought ESST had lost all PCI audio design wins for the Presario series (which obviously is the case only for specific models). Here's the link to the Presario models on the "Online Store" page that confused me. athome.compaq.com I am highly bullish on ESST's PCI audio, especially for the reasons you mention, and especially for high-volume corporate desktops (I didn't get out of CRUS for nothing). I just like to be a little skeptical. Thanks for providing reason for an extra bit of confidence in ESST. Have a nice day too, Synapsid

To: Richard Makowiec who wrote (2267)	1/16/1999 2:30:00 PM
From: Steve Reinhardt	Respond to of 3493

Richard, Did you see this? The ES4280-MP3 must be the same chip as ES4280 but with software enhancement. I like this idea very much. Since ES4280 itself support web browsing and Internet without any other CPU (since itself has a CPU and its own RTOS on chip). Running MP3 is a great feature! Steve January 18, 1999, Issue: 1143 Section: Computers & Multimedia ESS Technology likes the sound of MP3 Also at CES earlier this month, ESS Technology Inc., Fremont, Calif., rolled out its ES4280-MP3, an MP3 decoder for its Internet set-top box design. The new chip allows consumers to download and play back the controversial MP3-format music from the Internet. The Recording Industry Association of America, however, is currently trying to prove in court that MP3 recordings contribute to piracy of copyrighted music. ES4280-MP3 samples will be available by the end of January. Copyright ® 1999 CMP Media Inc. techweb.com