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                        EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY, 1990                        

                      Intel Math CoProcessor prices               

             PRODUCT        PRODUCT               NEW LIST  
             CODE           NAME                    PRICE  
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             BOX 8087       8087 (5MHZ)          $ 142.00  
             Math CoProcessor for IBM-compatible PCs with
             an 8088 or 8086 running at 5Mhz or less, including
             IBM PC, XT and COMPAQ Portable Plus.

             BOX 8087-2     8087-2 (8MHZ)          205.00  
             Math CoProcessor for IBM-compatible PCs with
             an 8088 or 8086 running at 8Mhz or less, including
             IBM PS/2 Model 30 and COMPAQ Deskpro.
             
             BOX 8087-1     8087-1 (10MHZ)         270.00  
             Math CoProcessor for IBM-compatible PCs or accelerators
             with an 8088 or 8086 running at 10Mhz or less.
             
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             BOX 287        80287 (6MHz)           212.00  
             Math CoProcessor for COMPAQ 286 systems (8Mhz),
             IBM XT 286, IBM AT and compatibles or accelerator
             boards requiring a 6Mhz 80287.

             BOX 287-8      80287-8 (8MHz)         326.00  
             Math CoProcessor for COMPAQ 286 systems (12Mhz),
             COMPAQ Portable III, Tandy 4000 and other 80286
             based systems or accelerator boards requiring an
             8Mhz 80287.

             BOX 287-10     80287-10 (10MHz)       374.00  
             Math CoProcessor for IBM PS/2 Models 50 and 60,
             Wysepc 286 and other 80286 based systems or
             accelerator boards requiring a 10Mhz 80287.

             BOX C287A      80287 CMOS (12.5MHz)   457.00  
             Math CoProcessor for COMPAQ SLT/286, Toshiba 1600,
             Zenith SuperSport/286 laptop, COMPAQ 286e and other
             80286 computers, -specifically- designed for the
             80C287A.

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             BOX 387DX-16   387DX-16               570.00
             Math CoProcessor for 386DX based and INBOARD 386
             line systems or accelerator boards running at 16Mhz,
             including COMPAQ Deskpro 386 and 16Mhz IBM PS/2 
             Models 70 and 80.

             BOX 387DX-20   387DX-20               647.00  
             Math CoProcessor for 386DX based systems running at
             20Mhz, including 20Mhz IBM PS/2 Models 70 and 80 and
             COMPAQ Deskpro 386/20e.
             
             BOX 387DX-25   387DX-25               814.00  
             Math CoProcessor for 386DX based systems running at
             25Mhz, including 25Mhz IBM PS/2 Model 70 and COMPAQ
             386/25.
             
             BOX 387DX-33   387DX-33               994.00  
             Math CoProcessor for 386DX based systems running at
             33Mhz including the Zenith Z-386/33 and COMPAQ 
             Deskpro 386/33.

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             BOX 387SX-16   387SX                  506.00  
             Math CoProcessor for 386(tm)SX based systems,
             including the COMPAQ 386s and IBM PS/2 Model 55SX.

             BOX 387SX-20   387SX-20               550.00
             Math CoProcessor for 20Mhz 386SX based systems.




                     Updated 19 June, 1990

<1> Intel announces two new Math CoProcessors for '286 systems.

<2> Some Questions and Answers about the new Intel 287XL and 287XLT
    Intel Math CoProcessors.



        INTEL 287XL MATH COPROCESSOR ADDED TO PRODUCT LINE

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 29, 1990 -- Intel Corporation today announced the 
Intel 287XL Math CoProcessor, for use in any 286 microprocessor-based 
personal computer.  The newest addition to the Intel Math CoProcessor 
product line offers 50 percent higher performance than the Intel 80287 Math 
CoProcessor.

The Intel 287XL dramatically increases the processing speed of more than 
1000 personal computer software applications which use floating point 
mathematical operations.  Among the applications that benefit from math 
coprocessors are spreadsheets, business graphics, financial modeling and 
computer-aided design.

When running industry standard benchmark tests, such as the Single 
Precision Whetstone, the Intel 287XL runs 66 percent faster than the Intel 
80287.  Computer-aided design applications, such as AutoCAD, will 
regenerate drawings 15 percent faster with the Intel 287XL than with the 
Intel 80287 Math CoProcessor.
-More-
The Intel 287XL operates in any 286 microprocessor-based personal computer 
including 16- and 20- MHz versions and is guaranteed compatible with any 
math coprocessor socket in a 286 system designed for the Intel 80287-6, -8 
or -10 or the Intel 80C287A 12-MHz Math CoProcessors.

  ** Intel 287XL Math CoProcessor for laptop and notebook PCs **

Intel also announced the availability of the Intel 287XLT Math CoProcessor, 
designed for low-power laptop and notebook personal computes, such as 
COMPAQ's LTE/286.  The Intel 287XL and Intel 287XLT are manufactured using 
Intel's low-power, CHMOS III process and fully comply with the ANSI/IEEE 
754-1085 Floating Point Standard.

"With the announcement of the Intel 287XL Math CoPRocessor, we have 
simultaneously upgraded and simplified the 287 Math CoPROcessor product 
line.  A single version of the Intel 287XL works in all 286 
microprocessor-based systems.  Additionally, the low-power 287XL and 287XLT 
allow for increased battery life in laptop and notebook PCs," said John 
Breslin, general manager of Intel's Math CoProcessor Operation.

-More-These new products join Intel's complete line of math coprocessors 
including the 16, 20, 25 and 33-MHz versions of the Intel 387 DX and the 16 
MHz and 20 MHz versions of the Intel 387 floating point math support to 
virtually every Intel-based personal computer.

The suggested retail price for the Intel 287XL is $370.  The suggested 
retail price for the Intel 287XLT is $370.  The products are available 
after June 1 through a network of distributors, original equipment 
manufacturers and retail outlets.  All Intel Math CoProcessors have a five 
year warranty.

For immediate product information via fax 24 hours a day, please call 
Intel's FaxBACK information service at 800-525-3019. For toll-free 
telephone assistance Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM Pacific time, call 
1-800-538-3373.

Intel manufactures microcomputer components, modules and systems.



                     Updated 19 June, 1990

<1> Intel announces two new Math CoProcessors for '286 systems.

<2> Some Questions and Answers about the new Intel 287XL and 287XLT
    Intel Math CoProcessors.



What is the Intel 287XL?

The Intel 287XL is a low-power (CHMOS) math coprocessor which works in ALL 
286-based systems.  It works in sockets designed for the Intel 80287-6, 
80287-8, 80287-10, and 80C287A.  In any given PC, the 287XL runs 50% faster 
than the 80287-6, -8, or -10 would.

How fast does the 287XL run? 

The 287XL will run as fast as the PC allows.  It is the PC which actually 
determines the speed at which the math coprocessor will run.  (With the 
older Intel 80287's, the number after the dash is the maximum speed at 
which that chip could be run.  For example, the 287-8 could be used in any 
PC which ran its coprocessor at 8 MHz or slower.)  

The 287XL can run up to a maximum of 12 MHz.  Currently, all 286- based 
PC's (even those with 16 & 20 MHz CPUs) run the math coprocessors at 12 MHz 
or slower.

Does that mean that you are obsoleting all of the old 80287's?

We will continue to ship all of the older 80287's at their current prices.  
We will let the market tell us which parts are no longer in demand.


But isn't everyone just going to switch to the 287XL?

Many users will want to switch right away because the 287XL is faster than 
the older 287's, and it is priced lower than the 287- 10 and 80C287A.  
However, the 287-8 and 287-6 will still appeal to more price-conscious 
buyers with slower PC's that can use those chips.  The 287-8 and 287-6 
prices will not change, making them less expensive than the 287XL. 


Are you going to "one-size-fits-all" chips for the 8087 and 387 lines as 
well?

We always have many products in development - it's difficult to say which 
ones may or may not come to market.

What's the difference between the 287XL and the 287XLT?

Internally, the 287XL and 287XLT are the same.  The only difference is that 
the 287XLT is small and square for space-constrained hardware designs (such 
as laptops & notebook computers), and the 287XL is rectangular like other 
287 chips.


What compatibility issues should I be aware of with the 287XL?

The 287XL is fully compatible with any 286-based system (except the Compaq 
LTE/286 and Tandy 2800 which are designed for the Intel 287XLT).  There are 
two situations which you should be aware of:

 1.  The Intel 287XL incorporates the latest 387(TM) technology. 
     If the diagnostics that came with the PC are run, they may
     detect a math coprocessor problem.  This does NOT reflect a
     problem with the 287XL or its compatibility with the system. 
       p simply reflects the effect of a new technology.  To verify
     that the chip is compatible and working correctly, the Intel
     Math CoProcessor test program, Chkcop, should be run.  It is
     included in the 287XL box.

 2.  There were some very early 386(TM)-based PC's which had 287
     sockets.  These systems require the regular Intel 80287;  they
     will not function correctly with the Intel 287XL.  Users who
     have purchased a 287XL for this type of 386-based PC should
     see their dealer or call the Intel PCEO technical support line
     to replace their chip.
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