ADVISORY/Cyrix MediaGX Processor Running Windows-based Terminals, POS Systems, Internet Settop Boxes and Arcade Games At Fall COMDEX 1998.

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Who:   Cyrix Corporation

What:  MediaGX(tm) processor-based Thin Clients from Takaoka, DT
       Research and others; plus Siemens' Point-of-Sale systems, Boca
       Research's Internet Settop Box, and Atari's Site4 Arcade game
       console.

When:  Nov. 16-20

Where: Cyrix Booth No. L6616, located in the north hall of the Las
       Vegas Convention Center.

News:  Cyrix will be demonstrating several Windows(R)-based terminals,
       point of sale systems, settop boxes and an arcade game console
       based on the MediaGX(tm) processor. The innovative MediaGX(tm)
       integrated platform is taking x86 architecture into non-PC
       applications that require high-performance, low-cost, compact
       size and long life-cycles. These demos can be seen at the Cyrix
       Booth in the north hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center,
       Nov. 16-20.

Bkgr:  Cyrix, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Semiconductor, is
       a leading supplier of innovative processor-based solutions that
       set new standards for the personal computer market. Cyrix
       delivers compelling value and quality to its customers, the
       manufacturers of personal computer products, by combining
       industry-leading design with world-class manufacturing. Cyrix's
       MediaGX(tm) processor pioneered the sub-$1,000 PC market in
       1997 and continues to lead the market to higher performance at
       lower prices. For more information, visit Cyrix's Web site at
       www.cyrix.com.