From: AMD-Enews@c-3.com
To: ganswijk@xs4all.nl
Subject: Announcing AMD K6(R)-2
Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 10:43:36 -0500
X-Mailer: Allaire Cold Fusion 3.1


ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW REALITY?

IT'S HERE! Just moments ago, AMD began its introduction of the
AMD-K6®-2 PROCESSOR with NEW 3DNOW!(tm) TECHNOLOGY
at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Atlanta, GA, USA.

As an AMD E-News subscriber, we want you to be one of the
first to know about our new announcement. That's why we've issued
this special release so you can hear about our next generation AMD-K6
technology and stay ahead of the crowd. In the coming days, you will
be hearing more in the news, and on the internet, but to find out the
latest information now visit our website at
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/index.html

There you'll find links to news articles, product information,
benchmarks and more.  You'll also find out what others like IBM,
CyberMax and Hitachi think about this hot new AMD-K6 that
combines 3DNow! instructions and superscalar MMX(TM)
capability to deliver lifelike images and graphics, big-screen
sound and video, and an enhanced internet experience.

Here's just a sample of the raves we're hearing. You'll find
more at http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/endorse.html

"CyberMax is proud to be partnering with AMD in the
launch of their new K6®-2 processor," said Frank Schwartz,
New Products Manager, CyberMax Computer, Inc.  "The ability
to offer our customers the world's first x86 processor with 3D
enhancement technology is truly exciting."

"AMD's new K6®-2 processors with 3Dnow! technology offer
consumers the leading edge in 3D performance.  We support AMD
in this technology innovation that will deliver an outstanding,
realistic multimedia experience to consumers."
Brian J. Connors, Vice President, IBM Aptiva brand

"Eclipse is very excited by the potential of the 3D instructions
in the new AMD-K6-2 CPU.  Our Genesis 3D engine will benefit
from the new instructions in many ways including faster rendering
and higher quality real-time lighting.  The AMD-K6-2 is a significant
step forward for 3D."

We will also have a real video download of the announcement
today, May 28th, from E3 in Atlanta, GA, so come
to http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/index.html
and see the action.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT 3D TECHNOLOGY?
The 3D technology is currently the fastest growing market
segment in the PC industry.

AMD leads the way to better-than-ever 3D graphics and multimedia
performance for mainstream PC's, with 3DNow! technology - an
innovative enhancement to the x86 instruction set that breaks through
3D processing bottlenecks to enable a more productive, entertaining
and realistic PC experience. To find how this technology works and
how it benefits you, go to
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/inside3d.html
(We've even given you a glossary of terms to help you with the basics)

Want to EXPERIENCE the REALITY but need to know WHERE TO BUY?

In North America, CTX, CyberMax, Unicent, Tiger Direct and other
PC manufacturers offer desktop PCs powered by the AMD-K6-2
processor. Other manufacturers are also announcing new systems
worldwide. As these manufacturers make their announcements, we
will be adding to our regularly updated PC Buyer's Guide at
http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/k623d/wherebuy.html

Thanks for the support you've given AMD and our products. We're
glad to have you as subscribers to our special E-News updates.
Please be sure and tell your friends and colleagues about the early
bird notices you'll get just by being a subscriber.

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