Cyrix Ramps P200 Desktop PCs, Aggressively Priced From $2299; 6x86-Based Systems Deliver Performance For All PC Software Environments.RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 1996--Cyrix Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CYRX) today continued its performance and value leadership in the PC market, announcing aggressive pricing for its P200 desktop PCs. For example, Cyrix's fully-configured 6x86(TM)-P200 system starts at $2,299, loaded with 16MB of EDO DRAM See EDO RAM. EDO DRAM - Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory , a 2.5GB hard disk drive, WRAM (Window RAM) A type of RAM developed by Samsung Electronics that is optimized for display adapters. Although faster than VRAM, it uses the same type of dual-ported structure that simultaneously refreshes the screen while text and images are being drawn in the memory. graphics, 8X- 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). , stereo sound and speakers and a 15 inch monitor. A similarly-configured 6x86-P166 system starts at $2,199, while the 6x86-P150 system starts at $1,899. "Since its introduction thirty days ago, the P200 PC has become our best selling model," said Steve Lapinski, general manager of the Cyrix Systems Group. "We're seeing strong demand from power users in Fortune 1000 companies, as well as small businesses and home offices where performance is key to the buying decision. For $2,299 users can now standardize on a high performance platform for all PC software, from Windows 95 to Windows NT to Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. ." Cyrix offers a full line of desktop PCs based on its award- winning 6x86-P200+, P166+ and P150+ processors. All Cyrix PCs are pre-loaded with the newest release of the Windows 95 operating system, including the popular Microsoft Plus! Software package at no additional charge. Optionally, customers can order PCs pre-loaded with MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. 6.22, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 or Windows NT v3.51 workstation. Cyrix provides 7 x 24 toll-free phone support through the company's experienced technical support organization. All Cyrix PCs come with a three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. and one- year on-site service. Systems are built to customer order and are available today by calling Cyrix Systems Direct, L.P. at 800/340-7501. Customers can also configure their own systems using Cyrix's Web configurator at http://www.cyrix.com and then call in their order. Cyrix Corporation, (http://www.cyrix.com), headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a leading supplier of high-performance processors and systems to the personal computer industry. Founded in 1988, the company designs, manufactures and markets innovative x86 software-compatible processors for the desktop and mobile computer markets. The Cyrix 6x86 processor was recently recognized for its performance with awards from a number of publications, including Byte Magazine's Best Technology at CeBIT'96, Computer Resellers News' Editors Choice Award, PC Week's Corporate IT Excellence Award and Windows Sources' Stellar Award. Forward looking statements involve risks relative to product development, availability of competitive chipsets, motherboards and software which support the company's products, market demand and acceptance, changing economic conditions, competition, rapidly changing technology and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings. These filings can be obtained by contacting Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. . -0- Note to Editors: Cyrix is a registered trademark and 6x86 processor is a trademark of Cyrix Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Other information about Cyrix 6x86 processors and 6x86 based PCs can be obtained from the Cyrix Web site (http://www.cyrix.com) or by contacting CyrixFax at 800/462-9749. -0- Pricing Summary Cyrix 6x86-P200 PC, Option I $2,299 ----------------------------------- -- Cyrix 6x86-P200+ processor, 256K synchronous pipelined-burst cache -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (256MB max) -- Matrox(R) MGA (1) (Monochrome Graphics Adapter) A display adapter that employs Hercules Graphics, combining graphics and text on a monochrome monitor. (2) (Matrox Graphics Accelerator) A trade name used by Matrox Graphics Inc. Millennium video, 2MB WRAM -- 2.5GB EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. hard drive, 3.5 inch floppy -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- Sound Blaster 16 stereo sound, 2 piece stereo speaker set -- 15 inch, 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower min·i·tow·er n. A computer cabinet that is about half the height of a cabinet that houses a tower computer. or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two button mouse -- MS Windows(R) 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P200, Option II $2,799 ------------------------------------ Same configuration as 6x86-P200 option I, but with: -- 17 inch, 1280NI, .26mm monitor -- Sound Blaster AWE32(TM) wavetable A group of sampled sound waves used in MIDI. See wavetable synthesis and MIDI. (hardware, music) wavetable - A type of sound generator often built in a sound card. A wavetable contains digitised samples of real instrument sounds or effect (FX) sounds. sound -- Hi-fidelity multimedia speaker system w/ subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. -- 28.8 fax/modem/telephone answering device Cyrix 6x86-P200 PC, Option III $4,999 -------------------------------------- This is the system that achieved a Winstone 96 benchmark score of 100.5 -- Cyrix 6x86-P200+ processor, 256K synchronous pipelined-burst cache -- 32MB Performance EDO DRAM (256MB max) -- Matrox(R) MGA Millennium video, 2MB WRAM -- 4GB Fast SCSI-2 hard drive, 3.5 inch floppy -- Fast/Wide SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. cache controller with 64MB DRAM -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- 15 inch, 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two button mouse -- MS Windows(R) 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P166 PC, Option I $2,199 ------------------------------------ -- Cyrix 6x86-P166+ processor, 256K synchronous pipelined-burst cache -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (128MB max) -- 2.5GB EIDE hard drive, 3.5 inch floppy -- Matrox(R) MGA Millennium video, 2MB WRAM -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- Sound Blaster(TM) 16 stereo sound, 2 piece stereo speaker set -- 15 inch, 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two button mouse -- MS Windows(R) 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Cyrix 6x86-P166 PC, Option II $2,699 ------------------------------------- Same configuration as 6x86-P166 option I, but with: -- 17 inch, 1280NI, .26mm monitor -- Sound Blaster(TM) AWE32 wavetable sound -- Hi-fidelity multimedia speaker system w/ subwoofer -- 28.8 fax/modem/telephone answering device Cyrix 6x86-P150 PC $1,899 -------------------------- -- Cyrix 6x86-P150+ processor, 256K synchronous pipelined-burst cache -- 16MB Performance EDO DRAM (128MB max) -- 1.6GB EIDE hard drive, 3.5 inch floppy -- 64-bit PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). video, 2MB 45ns EDO DRAM -- 8X EIDE CD ROM drive -- Sound Blaster(TM) 16 stereo sound, 2 piece stereo speaker set -- 15 inch, 1280NI, .28mm monitor -- Minitower or desktop case -- 104-key keyboard, two button mouse -- MS Windows(R) 95 pre-loaded -- 3-year limited system warranty Available Upgrade Options ------------------------- Communications -- 28.8 fax/modem/telephone answering device Form Factor -- Desktop case available Hard Drives -- 1.6GB EIDE hard drive -- 2.5GB EIDE hard drive -- 4GB Fast-SCSI-2 hard drive Memory -- 16MB 60ns EDO memory (2x8MB) -- 32MB 60ns EDO memory (2x16MB) -- 64MB 60ns EDO memory (2x32MB) -- 128MB 60ns EDO memory (4x32MB) NICs -- 3COM Etherlink III PCI Combo Color Monitors -- 15 inch 1280 -- 15 inch NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. MultiSync XV15+ -- 17 inch 1280 -- 17 inch NEC MultiSync XP17 -- 21 inch 1600 -- 21 inch NEC MultiSync XP21 Sound Cards -- Sound Blaster 16 Value Edition -- Sound Blaster AWE32 Wavetable Speakers -- Labtec LCS-1021 -- Hi-fidelity multimedia w/subwoofer Video Controllers/Options -- 1280 controller (2MB EDO DRAM) -- Matrox MGA Millennium with 2MB WRAM -- 2MB Matrox WRAM module -- 6MB Matrox WRAM module CONTACT: Cyrix Michelle Moody, 214/968-8302 (Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most ) Evan Fitzmaurice, 214/968-8238 (Investor Relations) or The Hoffman Agency Paula Larson, 408/975-3005 |
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