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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (45900)	2/5/1999 4:12:00 PM
From: Ed Beers	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

MB, Cyrix currently sells into a price slot below Intel and AMD. I'm sure that the price war between AMD and Intel will squeeze them hard. I would be wary of making conclusions on box sales based on their results. Ed

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (45900)	2/5/1999 4:29:00 PM
From: Timothy Liu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

I never knew Cyrix is setting industry trend. Oh BTW, what was Cyrix latest processor? Tim

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (45900)	2/5/1999 6:49:00 PM
From: yard_man	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

>> Whether the strength of the analog and wireless segment will be enough to offset weaker microprocessor sales is still uncertain, said James R. Foltz, director of financial relations. However, Foltz said it may create an upside for earnings because the analog and wireless business generates higher-margin products. << No way, mpcs is a business with guaranteed high margins. I feel the breath of an INTC devotee ... (AR -- like I was saying about AMD -- typically these comm chips have been higher margin for the also ran mpcs cos)