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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (10724)	2/17/1999 1:38:00 PM
From: Waldeen	Respond to of 16960

3Dlabs Samples PERMEDIA 3 Graphics Processor Tuesday, February 16, 1999 04:35 PM Fourth Generation, 128-Bit Graphics Processor Leverages Unique Virtual Texture Technology and a Triple-Blend Texture Core to Deliver Outstanding 32-Bit 2D And 3D Graphics for Games and Productivity Applications SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Dlabs(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: TDDDF) today announced immediate sampling of the new 3Dlabs PERMEDIA(R) 3 graphics processor, with volume shipment expected in second quarter of 1999. PERMEDIA 3, the first 128-bit device in the award-winning PERMEDIA product family, incorporates support for 32-bit true-color displays, a full 32-bit Z-buffer and up to 32 Mbytes of graphics RAM to deliver high-quality picture realism as well as exceptional 3D and 2D performance. With a fill-rate of 125 million multi-textured pixels-per-second, PERMEDIA 3 offers the graphics power desired by game enthusiasts, mainstream PC consumers, and corporate desktop users. article continues.... quicken.excite.com

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (10724)	2/17/1999 1:44:00 PM
From: Waldeen	Respond to of 16960

3Dlabs Announces PERMEDIA 3 Support for the Pentium(R) III Processor Also from quicken site, essentially all of article follows: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 09:01 AM Intel Pentium III Processor Preview Day, SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Dlabs(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: TDDDF) today announced that the Windows(R) drivers for the 3Dlabs PERMEDIA(R) 3 graphics processor will incorporate support for the Streaming SIMD extensions incorporated in the Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor. These driver enhancements are expected to deliver advanced 3D geometry processing performance for applications utilizing both the DirectX(R) 6.1 and OpenGL(R) application programming interfaces. PERMEDIA 3 and its software drivers are expected to begin shipping in volume in the second quarter of 1999. "The outstanding 3D rendering performance of PERMEDIA 3 coupled with the advancements incorporated in the Pentium III will deliver a high-performance and well-balanced platform that mainstream PC users desire for both at work and at home," said David Frerichs, director of product marketing for desktop products at 3Dlabs. "Intel is pleased that the 3Dlabs PERMEDIA 3 graphics processor will take full advantage of the performance of the Pentium III processor platform and the Streaming SIMD Instructions to deliver a compelling multimedia experience for PC users," said David L. Fair, Intel's Visual Computing marketing manager. PERMEDIA 3 Background Information PERMEDIA 3 is a 128-bit graphics processor that provides high-performance 3D and 2D rendering for games and productivity applications. PERMEDIA 3's innovative Triple-Blend texture engine and its Virtual Texture memory management provide a wide range of advanced visual effects at full-speed with 32-bit color. Additionally, PERMEDIA 3 enhances the user experience with support of resolutions up to 1900x1200 with up to 32 Mbytes of RAM and enhanced DVD playback with motion compensation. Detailed information about PERMEDIA 3 is available online at 3dlabs.com. etc. etc. etc.

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (10724)	2/17/1999 1:57:00 PM
From: buckeye3d	Respond to of 16960

Sun, I'm glad I'm not the only one who is bothered by this Carmack deal. I really don't find it appropriate at all. The game developers should be independent. Your point about 3Dfx sharing their roadmap with ID is very valid. How can they feel safe doing so? In other news...3Dfx announced that the V3 is optimized for the P3...http://investor.msn.com/news/pressrel.asp?Symbol=tdfx Alex

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (10724)	2/17/1999 2:10:00 PM
From: joel3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 16960

Sun, 3Dfx has said that Rampage will be in Q3 '99 Rampage will ship (not be announced) in Q3-1999. (Agreed?) When will Rampage be announced??? If TDFX announces a 'wonderful' product like Rampage late-Q2, the extra publicity could curb sales of competitor's products and even encourage sales of V3. Instead, TDFX is going to delivery V3 3500 mid-Q2. Consequently, TDFX will probably not announce Rampage until early-Q3. The competitors and the press are going to focus on the weaknesses of V3 all summer long. John Carmack is on the board of nVidia This is trouble, I agree. id Software has the most to lose. Joel PS - What are your thoughts about the timeframe for making a new investment in TDFX?

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (10724)	2/17/1999 2:24:00 PM
From: David R. Parker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 16960

Just checked nVidia's corporate web site and Carmack is not listed on their board. The board members are: Board of Directors Jen-Hsun Huang - Founder, President and CEO Tench Coxe - Partner, Sutter Hill Ventures James Gaither - Partner, Cooley Godward LLP Harvey Jones - Chairman, Synopsys, Inc. Bill Miller - CEO, Avid Brooke Seawell - Executive Vice President, Net Dynamics Mark Stevens - Partner, Sequoia Capital Sure hope this is correct and Carmack isn't on their board.... David