AMD and STMicroelectronics Collaborate to Help Deliver Enhanced Digital Entertainment Experiences.GENEVA and SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Merging TV Content with Rich, Interactive Applications Generated By PCs Makes TV More Personal and Engaging E[acute accent acute accent n. A mark (´) indicating: a. that a vowel is close or tense, as é in French été. b. that a vowel or syllable has a high or rising pitch, as in Chinese or Ancient Greek. c. ]AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope) A microscope that can image down to the atomic level. An STM uses a piezoelectric tube with a tiny sharp tip at the end that is moved within nanometers of the object being sampled. ) today announced their commitment to bring immersive, new digital entertainment experiences to televisions. The first step is a network-connected set-top box The cable TV box that sits on "top" of the TV "set," although it is often located several feet away in an equipment rack. The set-top box descrambles the premium channels and provides a tuner for the higher cable numbers that very old TVs did not support. reference design based on ST's new STB See set-top box. STB - set-top box 710x single chip solutions for set-top boxes. This combination is designed to deliver a world-class, high-definition (H.264, WM9), cable, satellite, terrestrial, or IP set-top box. When connected to a desktop or notebook PC via a home network, the TV experience can be transformed from traditional and "linear" to a new, interactive experience. E[acute accent]As part of AMD's digital media vision also announced today, AMD LIVE! will help extend the power and flexibility of the PC. With ST's new set-top box design, AMD and ST are working together to help enhance consumers' digital entertainment experiences. E[acute accent]"AMD wants to change the way consumers experience home entertainment," said Iain Morris Iain 'Mutant Morris' Morris was born in Woking, UK. Until the summer of 2006, the endearingly mercurial comedian, writer and producer co-hosted a show on XFM with comedian Jimmy Carr. , senior vice president, Digital Consumer Media and Pervasive Computing Refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smartphones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. , AMD. "Consumers, retailers and OEMs can benefit from AMD's collaboration with industry-leading companies like STMicroelectronics to deliver true innovation and outstanding technologies to the home entertainment market. When consumers can utilize the power and flexibility of the PC to enhance their favorite entertainment devices in the home, they prevail with enriched experiences." E[acute accent]"The power of interactive media experiences on TV is that it puts the viewer in control," said Christos Lagomichos, group vice president and general manager of the Home Entertainment Group, STMicroelectronics. "Media applications running on the PC and delivered via the TV allow consumers to select the precise content that suits their mood using a traditional remote control and interact with their shows in ways that make the shows more compelling. STMicroelectronics is committed to working with innovative leaders like AMD to deliver solutions that offer consumers these new, interactive experiences." E[acute accent]About AMD E[acute accent]AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com. E[acute accent]About STMicroelectronics E[acute accent]STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. , on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange Milan Stock Exchange The largest regional stock exchange in Italy, facilitating more than 90% of the country's trading volume. . In 2004, the Company's net revenues were $8.76 billion and net earnings were $601 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com. E[acute accent](C) 2006 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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