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IBM NetVista Systems to Feature Top-of-the-Line Audio Solution

The SoundMAX system enables NetVista users to experience high-fidelity audio with full-duplex functionality, immersive 3D surround-sound, MIDI music synthesis, and other next-generation audio rendering technologies. As a fully integrated audio solution, the SoundMAX system offers several benefits over PCI sound cards. The SoundMAX system resides directly on the PC motherboard, eliminating the need for end-user installation. It also permits customization, allowing users to select audio settings to adjust for headphone use, speaker configurations and more. In addition, the SoundMAX system offers the ability to easily upgrade through software download.

``SoundMAX audio provides a listening experience beyond anything currently available from any PCI sound card,'' said John Croteau, product line director, Computer Products and Services Group, Analog Devices, Inc. ``With the latest desktop integration by IBM, SoundMAX-equipped systems will be available to even more end users who are serious about the quality of their PC's audio output.''

About IBM NetVista Systems

IBM NetVista features desktops and thin client systems to give users the performance and peace of mind to improve the computing experience. The NetVista series is designed for users who want maximum performance features, including Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, high-speed hard disk drives, upgradeable graphics and longer image stability for easier deployments. IBM NetVista systems meet the unique needs of home/home office, small business and enterprise customers and are delivered ready-to-use and backed by IBM's award-winning service and support. IBM NetVista systems configured with the SoundMAX integrated audio system can be purchased at: http://www.ibm.com /

About ADI's SoundMAX

Analog Devices' SoundMAX is a low-cost integrated hardware/software digital audio solution that surpasses the functionality provided by a premium PCI sound card-but in a tiny ``chip-sized'' hardware footprint. The SoundMAX PC audio system may be implemented as an integrated digital audio solution on the PC's motherboard or on a Communications Network Riser (CNR) sound card. The SoundMAX system consists of high-performance AC '97-compliant hardware CODECs, featuring hardware sample rate conversion (SRC) and professional quality 94 dB signal-to-noise ratio. SoundMAX software includes Windows® device drivers and applications that supports 3D audio, Microsoft® DirectX(TM) 8.0, EAX, A3D, unlimited voice DLS-2 wavetable, 5.1 virtual theater surround, CNR multi-channel output options, and Sound Production eXtensions (SPX) ``audio animation'' technologies. The SoundMAX PC audio system is shipping on more than half of all PCs from major PC OEMs. It is also available on CNR sound cards from Hercules and Mediatek.

About Analog Devices, Inc.

Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. The company is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts and employs approximately 8,800 people worldwide. It has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the Philippines, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index.

SoundMAX is a registered trademark and SPX is a trademark of Analog Devices Inc. IBM and NetVista are registered trademarks of IBM. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

     CONTACT:
     Analog Devices, Inc.
     Integrated Audio Group
     Three Technology Way
     Norwood, MA 02062-9106

     1-800-ANALOGD
     (1-800-262-5643)
     Please visit our Web site:  http://www.soundmax.com

SOURCE: Analog Devices, Inc.