Alias/Wavefront, HP, Intel and ATI Announce 3December Special Offers for North American Customers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2002

Entry-level special offer for US$2,999 -

Advanced special offer for US$3,999

Alias/Wavefront(TM), an SGI (NYSE: SGI) company, in concert with its 3December(TM) global sponsors, HP(R), Intel(R) and ATI(R), announced today several special offers in celebration of 3December - the computer graphics and industrial design industry event that encircles the globe annually on December 3rd.

These promotional offers - available only from December 3rd until December 27, 2002 - make powerful combinations of the world's premiere hardware and 3D software accessible to computer graphic artists and professionals of all skill levels.

From New User to Advanced Professional - Special Offers For All Levels

All levels of 3D users - from hobbyists and students, through to advanced professionals can take advantage of these remarkable 3December special offers.

The entry-level offer consists of a HP Workstation xw4000 with 2GHz, 256 MB, 40GB disk, Intel Pentium(R) 4, ATI FIRE GL(TM) 8800 graphics card, Windows(R) XP, Maya Complete(TM) 4.5, and a selection of Maya(R) Learning Tools for only US$2,999.

"Less than a year ago Maya Complete cost $7,500 - today it's $1,999. Now, with this entry-level special offer, 3D enthusiasts can purchase a powerful HP system with Maya software and Learning Tools for under $3,000," said Rob Hoffmann, Senior Maya Product Manager at Alias/Wavefront. "This end-to-end 3D solution demonstrates the commitment of both Alias/Wavefront and HP to tear down barriers for people who want to work with the industry standard in 3D software."

"It's a pleasure to offer the CG community this outstanding hardware and software value," said Molly Connolly, World Wide Digital Content Creation Segment Marketing Manager for HP's Workstation Business Unit. "HP collaborates with Alias/Wavefront to ensure that Maya software is optimized on HP hardware to provide our customers with an outstanding technology advantage to meet their production goals."

The advanced special offer consists of a HP workstation xw6000 with 2.4GHz, 512 MB, 80GB disk, Intel Xeon(TM) processor, ATI FIRE GL 8800 graphics card, Windows XP, Maya Complete 4.5 and a selection of Maya Learning Tools for only US$3,999.

"Digital content customers insist on the best equipment and technology to keep pace with demanding pipelines and production schedules," said Ed Huang, Director of Workstations at ATI. "By making our FIRE GL 8800 graphics card available in conjunction with HP workstations, Intel hardware, and Maya software, we are giving the community every tool they need to be at the top of their game and produce the most outstanding digital content ever seen."

The four Maya Learning Tools included with both the entry-level and advanced special offers are: Learning Maya / Foundation(TM); Learning Maya / Character Rigging and Animation(TM); Maya Techniques / Exploring Advanced Shading Networks(TM); and Maya Techniques / Polygon Texturing, Lighting and Shading(TM).

Special Offers for Existing Maya Customers

Alias(R) and it's global 3December sponsors are also unveiling two additional 3December specials for existing Maya(R) customers.

The Maya 4.5 Upgrade special offer consists of a HP Workstation xw4000 with 2GHz, 256 MB, 40GB disk, Intel Pentium 4, ATI FIRE GL 8800 graphics card, Windows XP and an upgrade from Maya Complete 4.0 to Maya Complete 4.5. In addition, customers will receive a limited edition Maya jacket. The price for this outstanding package is US$1,698.

The Maya Unlimited Upgrade special offer consists of a HP workstation xw6000 with 2.4GHz, 512 MB, 80GB disk, Intel Xeon processor, ATI FIRE GL 8800 graphics card, Windows XP and an upgrade from Maya Complete 4.5 to Maya Unlimited 4.5 for US$5,999.

Special Offer for StudioTools(TM) Customers

Industrial designers can also take part in the 3December special offers. New and existing StudioTools customers can separately purchase either the entry-level or advanced hardware packages from HP.

Availability and Details

The Maya software with Maya Learning Tools and StudioTools software are available to be purchased separately from authorized Alias/Wavefront resellers in North America. For a list of North American Alias/Wavefront resellers visit http://www.aliaswavefront.com/resellers or call 1-800-447-2542. For more information on 3December, please visit www.3december.com.

The HP workstations including Pentium 4 and Xeon processing, ATI FIRE GL 8800 graphics card and Windows XP operating system are also available to be purchased separately at HP Prime and Partner Direct resellers. For a list of HP Prime and Partner Direct resellers visit http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/buy/resellers.html.

3December special offers are valid for North American customers only and only to 3December attendees with proof of attendance. Availability, pricing, and/or content of 3December special offers may vary outside of North America. 3December special offers are not available on Alias/Wavefront's online store. All references to Maya software refer to node-locked licenses only. Prices do not include shipping or handling charges, or taxes. Offers may not be combined with any other promotional pricing, offer, or rebate.

About Alias/Wavefront

As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias/Wavefront develops software for the film and video, games, web, interactive media, industrial design, and visualization markets. Entertainment and games customers include: Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., CNN, Core Design Limited, Digital Domain, Disney, Electronic Arts, Industrial Light & Magic, Factor 5 LLC, Midway Games, Nintendo, Pacific Data Images (PDI), Pixar, Sega, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Square Co., Ltd., Warner Feature Animation and Weta Ltd.

Alias/Wavefront is a wholly owned, independent software company of SGI(R) with headquarters in Toronto and custom development center in Santa Barbara. Please visit the Alias/Wavefront web site at http://www.aliaswavefront.com or call 1-800-447-2542 in North America. International contact numbers include: Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, [phone]; Germany, East & Southeast Europe, 0049 89 31 70 20; France, Spain and Portugal, [phone]; Japan, 0120 764 088; other parts of Asia Pacific, 81 3 3470 8282 and Latin America, 770 393 1881.

(c) 2002 Alias/Wavefront, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited. All rights reserved. Alias and the Alias/Wavefront logo are registered trademarks and Alias/Wavefront, the 3December logo and 3December are trademarks of Alias/Wavefront, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited. Maya is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc., exclusively used by Alias/Wavefront, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited and Maya Complete, Maya Unlimited, Maya Learning Tools, Learning Maya / Foundation, Learning Maya / Character Rigging and Animation, Maya Techniques / Exploring Advanced Shading Networks and Maya Techniques / Polygon Texturing, Lighting and Shading are trademarks of Alias/Wavefront a division of Silicon Graphics Limited. StudioTools is a trademarks of Alias/Wavefront, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. ATI is a registered trademark and Fire GL is a trademark of ATI Technologies Inc ATI Technologies Inc. Windows is a trademark or registered of Microsoft Corporation in the United State and/or other countries. All other products or companies mentioned are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Alias/Wavefront, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 1J7, Tel: [phone], FAX: [phone].

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