( BW)(CA-TRANSMETA)(TMTA) Transmeta Announces Industry-Wide Endorsements for Efficeon; Broad spectrum of companies express support for the new processor
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2003--Transmeta Corporation (Nasdaq:TMTA), the leader in efficient computing, today announced support and endorsements from leading PC system builders and OEMs for its next generation x86-compatible Efficeon(TM) microprocessor.
With this launch, Transmeta pushes Efficient Computing to a new level, through major innovations in its proven hardware and software architecture, increased on-chip integration and new high performance interfaces.
Transmeta is creating new opportunities for PC system and software vendor partners by allowing them to deliver new and innovative form factors. Efficeon offers a viable alternative for partners seeking best-in-class components, enabling them to build added value, functionality, security, reliability and cost-savings into their products.
Aimed at ultra-portable and mainstream notebook computers, as well as innovative new classes of devices such as tablet PCs, ultra-personal computers, silent desktop computers, blade servers, thin clients and embedded systems, Efficeon enables differentiated product design based on the balance of performance, energy efficiency, small size and flexibility that the product delivers.
"We are very pleased that many leading PC system builders and OEMs have joined us in our efficient computing initiatives," said Dr. Matthew R. Perry, president and CEO, Transmeta Corporation. "As a formidable competitor in the marketplace, Efficeon offers vendors a compelling combination of power, efficiency, design flexibility, performance-on-demand and low cost."
Companies expressing support for the Efficeon processor include the following:
Amoi Electronics Corporation, Ltd.
"Amoi has been working with Transmeta to develop the new V3 ultra-portable notebook based upon the new Efficeon processor," said Yale Guan, general manager, IT division of Amoi Electronics Co., Ltd. "The power efficient V3 notebook will offer impressive performance and is an ideal companion for traveling users."
Amtek
"Amtek is pleased to be one of the earliest adopters of the Efficeon Processor from Transmeta," said David Hsiao, president of Amtek. "Our new 12" Tablet PC based on Efficeon will be an impressive combination of great performance and cool operation, which is especially critical for the Tablet PC usage in the hands."
Antelope Technologies
"At Antelope Technologies we recently launched our first generation Modular Computing Core (MCC) based on the impressive Crusoe processor. In the coming months, we anticipate beginning work on our next generation Efficeon-based MCC," said Kenneth Geyer, President of Antelope Technologies. "We believe the enhanced performance, package-size, and roadmap of the Efficeon will even further augment the features of our current Transmeta processor-based modular computer."
Densitron Technologies
"The new Transmeta Efficeon processor is important to Densitron because of its augmented performance, ultra low power design, exceptional integration and ability to expand on our wide array of single board computers," said Nick Jermany, technical director at Densitron Technologies. "These features offer our customers more options while preserving the unrivaled price/performance ratio that is important to our business."
DTR
"DT Research (DTR) is an early adopter of the Efficeon processor technology. The base platform being implemented by DTR shall be the core of DTR's forthcoming embedded devices for enterprise and mobile computing applications," said Daw Tsai, president of DT Research. "These products, to be offered to OEM and vertical markets, are expected to be available over the next 2-3 quarters."
Fujitsu
"Fujitsu recognizes that Transmeta created a new trend of efficient computing in the notebook PC industry with its Crusoe processor," said Kazuhiro Igarashi, general manager of the mobile computing division at Fujitsu Limited. "The new Efficeon processor will provide a leap forward in performance and efficiency that we believe will contribute to the expansion of the mobile computing market."
GBM
"The GBM group is developing a new 12" 2-spindle notebook based upon the Efficeon processor," said Kenneth Tsai, general manager at GBM group. "With the Efficeon processor, GBM is able to provide users with a slimmer and lighter notebook with great performance while maintaining energy efficiency."
Hewlett-Packard
"Transmeta's new Efficeon x86-processor offers compelling advantages to customers in delivering exceptional performance in a low power environment," said Jeff Groudan, vice president of marketing for business desktop division, Personal Systems Group, HP.
IBASE
"As a long time Transmeta partner, IBASE is eager to offer next generation products based on the new Efficeon processor," said C.S. Lin, president of IBASE. "Efficeon allows our embedded products to run faster while maintaining low power consumption, which is a perfect solution for today and tomorrow's high-end embedded applications."
JMNet, Inc.
"The new Efficeon processor addresses specific requirements for our next generation of Blade Servers; namely, impressive performance, low-power consumption and small physical size," said Kazou Ueki, president and CEO of JMNet, Inc. "JMNet is proud to work with Transmeta in the development of our new line of ultra-thin, fanless Blade Servers."
MoBitS
"MoBitS has designed exciting products using Transmeta's Crusoe processor, and we believe the Efficeon processor offers an impressive new solution," said Starry Chen, CTO and Executive Vice President of MoBitS. "We plan to design several new products with Efficeon in the coming months, particularly highlighting the high performance of Efficeon in a very compact size."
Plexus
"In the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry, companies like Plexus need compelling new technologies like the Efficeon processor to drive the development of a wide-variety of useful next-generation devices to meet the increasingly demanding requirements of our Product Realization customers," said Mike Eccles, Technology Group director of Plexus in the UK.
Sharp Corporation
"The Sharp Corporation has worked closely with Transmeta to bring to the smallest slim/light laptop PCs to the market," said Dr. Makoto Nakamura, division general manager at Sharp Mobile Computing Systems Division. "We are proud to work with Transmeta to develop a new Actius notebook based upon the Efficeon processor."
Xybernaut Corporation
"Two of the most critical issues related to mobile/wearable computing continue to be finding ways to improve power management while also enhancing computing performance," stated Steven A. Newman, president, Xybernaut Corporation. "Transmeta and Xybernaut are keenly focused on developing technologies that address these challenges in both the enterprise and consumer markets. Flexibility and attention to partner/customer needs are the necessary catalysts for more pervasive adoption of mobile/wearable computing."
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