AMD-K6-2 Processors to be Used in HP Pavilion Home PCs; New HP Pavilion Multimedia PCs Powered by 333- and 300-MHz AMD-K6-2 Processors with 3DNow! Technology.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1998--AMD today announced that Hewlett-Packard Company is using the AMD-K6(R)-2 processor with 3DNow!(tm) technology in its new line of HP Pavilion HP Pavilion may refer to:
"The combination of the leading-edge 3D performance of AMD-K6-2 processors and the innovative features of the HP Pavilion PCs makes these systems an ideal choice for home users who want an exceptional multimedia, Internet, and 3D graphics viewing experience," said Rob Herb, 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. senior vice president and co-chief marketing executive. The new AMD-K6-2 processor-based HP Pavilion PCs include: -- HP Pavilion 6330 PC -- powered by an AMD-K6-2/300 processor with 512KB level two (L2) cache, 48 MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. , a 4 GB hard drive, a 24x CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , and 56Kbps fax/data modem. -- HP Pavilion 6350 PC -- powered by an AMD-K6-2/333 processor with 512KB level two (L2) cache, 64 MB SDRAM, an 8 GB hard drive, a 24x CD-ROM, and 56Kbps fax/data modem. The HP Pavilion PC series includes "home-friendly" features, such as a one-touch multimedia keyboard and Polk Audio Polk Audio is an electronics company which specializes in audio products such as receivers, amplifiers and speakers. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and in 2006, was acquired by Directed Electronics.[1] References 1. stereo speakers. The HP Pavilion PC series includes bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. and is among the first PC lines to ship with the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 operating system pre-installed. About AMD AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $2.4 billion in 1997. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD). WORLD WIDE WEB: Press announcements and other information about AMD are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web. Type http://www.amd.com at the URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. prompt. NOTE TO EDITOR: Readers may obtain additional information by calling 800/222-9323 or 408/749-5703. Please do NOT use editor contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales information. AMD, the AMD logo, and combinations thereof and 3DNow! are trademarks, and AMD-K6 is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. 9856
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