Insyde Technology: News: Press Releases: Insyde Software Drives First Notebook PCs With AMD PowerNow!™ Technology

Taipei, Taiwan - June 27, 2000 - Insyde Software, a leading provider of critical software technologies for Internet Appliance and Mobile Computer manufacturers, today announced that its system-level software is driving the first notebook PCs to ship with AMD PowerNow!™ technology. Insyde's system-level software in the HP Pavilion N3310, N3330, N3350 and N3370 notebook PCs using the Mobile AMD-K6®-2+ processor enables the benefits of AMD PowerNow! technology to be delivered to small to medium business users and consumers.

These HP Pavilion notebook PC models with Insyde Software's products are the first systems to ship with AMD PowerNow! technology. "Being first to market with support for AMD PowerNow! technology exemplifies our commitment to providing our customers a packaged solution that greatly shortens their time to market even for products with cutting edge features," said C. T. Wang, Vice President, Insyde Software.

"AMD is excited to see that Insyde Software supports our goal of extending battery life on mobile platforms using AMD PowerNow! Technology," said Kyle Odiorne, mobile program manager for AMD. "Insyde Software combines world-class engineering and feature-rich products, making them a valuable partner to AMD in its ongoing commitment to deliver high quality mobile solutions."

"HP is committed to providing its customers with leading-edge technologies and the industry's highest degree of product reliability," said Bob Nitzberg, retail notebook marketing manager for HP's Mobile Computing Division. "Insyde Software assists HP with the rapid deployment of reliable power products, making them a valuable partner in delivering high-quality notebook PCs to the market."

"We are extremely pleased to have been chosen by HP to help deliver notebook PCs with cutting-edge features to the market," said Wang. "Our ability to deliver the support for AMD PowerNow! technology demonstrates the flexibility of our underlying core BIOS architecture, superior engineering capabilities, and dedication to the mobile marketplace."

Insyde Software is a leading provider of system-level software for Internet Appliance and mobile computer manufacturers. Insyde Software's products include system software, keyboard controller firmware, power management firmware and applications as well as system-level software development tools designed to reduce the time and cost of bringing new systems to market. Founded in 1998, Insyde Software has offices in Westborough, Massachusetts and Taipei, Taiwan and is represented with sales and engineering partners in Japan, Korea and Europe. Insyde Software is a privately held company that includes investment from China Development Industrial Bank, Intel Pacific Inc., PCT Limited, and company management and employees.

More Information on Insyde Software's products and services is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.insydesw.com and http://www.insydesw.com.tw.

AMD, AMD PowerNow!, K6 and combinations thereof, are trademarks, and AMD-K6 is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.

Insyde Software - USA
Sue Agranoff
Director of Product Management
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