Intel Drives PC Innovation With Ease of Use Technology Building Blocks and Concept PCs.

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Intel Developer Forum Fall 2000

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000

Intel Ushers in 21st Century Computing with Seven New Concept PCs

and Six Ease of Use Technology Sessions at Intel Developer Forum

Intel Corporation is driving industry efforts further to make personal computers easier to use.

The ease of use crusade started at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in fall 1998 with the first unveiling of concept PCs accomplished by joint efforts with renowned industrial design firms. Since then, Intel continues to push the envelope of PC design, innovation and ease of use with new concept PCs. "Powerful and easy-to-use PCs are now a reality with building blocks such as USB, integrated networking, power management and leadership chipsets and CPUs," said Pat Gelsinger, vice president and chief technology officer, Intel Architecture Group. "Style combined with a small footprint make these PCs desirable for any room in the house or office."

Concept PCs are part of the Intel ease of use initiative, established as a driving force to make the PC easier to use. Intel has worked with the industry to provide technology hardware building blocks such as: Universal Serial Bus (USB), a true plug and play technology; Instantly Available, a power management technology that allows the PC to be always on and always available; improved motherboard designs such as Intel's FlexATX; and System Design Guidelines for hardware implementation. Six ease of use sessions are being offered at fall IDF, including "Ease of Use Technologies and Building Blocks" and "Industry Data Driving Ease of Use Improvements."

Intel works with the industry to develop guidelines to achieve PC Ease of Use (EoU) through programs such as Intel's Innovative PC Award, PC EoU Quality Roundtable, and the joint Intel and Microsoft Easy PC initiative, which focuses on easy setup, use, expansion and maintenance. For more information on Intel's ease of use initiative visit developer.intel.com/technology/easeofuse/blocks.htm.

The Industry EoU/PC Quality Roundtable was formed in August 1998 with an objective to drive awareness of consumer desire for easier PCs and identify opportunities to improve PCs. To advance ease of use, the workgroup has provided useful reports and guidelines such as the Consumer PC EOU white paper, Initial Experience Predictor Tool, Design for Supportability Guideline, Internet Communications and an upcoming whitepaper on peripherals. To obtain these documents or for more information visit www.eouroundtable.com.

About the New Concept PCs

Intel has again teamed up with industrial designers to create sleek, stylish concept PCs that incorporate cutting-edge technology such as the Akiru, by Fiori. The Akiru is a high-performance system that provides features needed for the most demanding applications from e-Commerce to complex engineering or scientific applications. Akiru offers a compelling chassis that provides tool-free, easy access to all components, and comes with an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor and Intel 850 chipset with AGP4X, 3.2 GB/s memory interface. This small footprint requires little desktop space.

Badis concept PC by Strategix offers computing with dramatic flair. It stands out not only for its highly powerful PC functionality, but also for its dramatic statement of movement and color. Enchant by Enlight offers solutions for personal entertainment in its all-in-one design, providing an exciting combination of video, audio and interactive data. `N Touch by EDC, also an all-in-one concept PC, easily becomes your passport to the Internet with its easy mobility and always-on, always-available power management features. Using the latest Intel technology, the SID Vision concept PC by Strategix easily integrates into daily life with its small form, light weight and flexibility to be used either on a flat surface or on a detachable stand.

With evolving needs of the e-Home, highly integrated ICE (Integrated Concept Electronics) by Sozo Design acts as a networked home computer satellite that offers instant access to the Internet and provides a seamless connection to appliances within the home. With its wireless technologies and minimal cabling, ICE can be easily moved from room to room within the home. For more information on the concept PCs or to view the Concept PC Gallery, visit developer.intel.com/technology/easeofuse/blocks.htm.

About IDF

The Intel Developer Forum Conference is Intel's premier technical forum comprising nearly 250 sessions and hands-on labs and more than 100 demonstrations of cutting-edge products and technologies. IDF attracts thousands of hardware and software developers worldwide. Now in its third year, the semi-annual conference provides hardware OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), IHVs (independent hardware vendors), and ISVs (independent software vendors) with in-depth information on Intel technologies and initiatives. More information on the Intel Developer Forum can be found at http://developer.intel.com/idf. Updated information is available between Intel Developer Forums by subscribing to the Intel Developer Update Magazine at http://developer.intel.com/update/.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

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High resolution concept PC pictures are located at Intel's online press room at www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/events/idf_fall_2000/concept_photo.htm.