Search

Highlights the microprocessors presented by computer companies in the 1998 Microprocessor Forum. Target market of the K7 microprocessor of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; Features of the Japaleno processor presented by Cyrix Corp.; Expected production of the WinChip4 microprocessor of Centaur Technology.

Features computer processors from Cyrix Corporation and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Incorporated that challenges Intel Corporation's Celeron processor. Companies' challenge against Intel for its inability to compete in the low-cost personal computer market; Information on the M II PR300 processor from Cyrix; Details on AMD's processors.

Presents information on 6x86MX PR330 chip of Cyrix Corp. Price of the processor; How Cyrix labeled its processor speed; Purpose of Cyrix in dropping its 6x86MX brand name.

Focuses on the manufacturer's decision to step up its testing procedures after a higher-than-expected number of failures with its multimedia processor, the 6x86MX, to offer value-added resellers (VAR) the best performance possible from Cyrix processors. Launching of 6x86MX; Rotation of distributor stock; Competition between 6x86MX and Pentium II-class processors. INSET: Cyrix plays it safe..

Focuses on Cyrix Corp.'s 6x86 line of processors. Comparison with other processors; Features; Applications; Performance.

Reports that Cyrix Corp. disclosed its roadmap for M2, its next-generation microprocessor. Features; Applications; Performance.

Reports that Cyrix Corp. and IBM Microelectronics Division has introduced 120 MHz and 133 MHz versions of the 6x86 microprocessor line, the 150+ and the 160+. Claim of better performance than Intel microprocessors; Prices.

Reports on Cyrix Corp.'s introduction of the 6X86 3.3-volt desktop processors. Comparison with the Pentium Pro processor; Computer vendors signed up for the 6X86 processor; Functions; Plans in marketing the 6X86 processor.

Reports that Cyrix Corp.'s M1 586/80MHz microprocessor is being sampled by Taiwanese and American motherboard vendors, according to company officials. Distribution in Europe, South America and Southeast Asia; Motherboard vendors receiving M1 samples; Comment of a Micronics executive on M1.

Reports that AST Research Inc. has expanded its value-performance notebook family with a full-featured color system called Ascentia 810N powered by Cyrix Corp.'s DX2/66 microprocessor. Dual-scan color LCD display; Western Digital RocketChip local-bus graphics accelerator; Read-only memory; Configurations of hard drives. Preloaded software; Street price.