VIA C3™ Processor Powers TigerDirect's Affordable Computing PlatformsDemonstrating their commitment to affordable personal computing, TigerDirect.com launches an innovative series of VIA C3™ processor Socket 370 platform deals starting at $49.99

Taipei, Taiwan, 16 October 2002 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced that the VIA C3™ processor will feature in four affordable computing platform deals that are available for a limited period of time from TigerDirect.com.

The deals start at $49.99 for a VIA C3 processor and a Soyo 7VDA Socket 370 Motherboard. For a mere $89.99, customers can purchase a VIA C3 processor with a barebones system and 128 MB of memory. The $159.99 deal includes a VIA C3 processor with a barebones system, 128 MB of memory, 20GB hard drive, keyboard and mouse. A complete system based on the VIA C3 processor and including a CDRW drive goes for as little as $239.99.

These aggressively-price motherboard bundles have been put together by TigerDirect.com for customers who want an entry level PC for the home, school or office and will be focusing on web navigation, e-mailing and normal productivity applications like word processing and manipulating spreadsheets. They are available through TigerDirect's online retail store.

"VIA continues to be a great supporter of affordable computing," said Richard Brown, Director of Marketing at VIA Technologies, Inc. "TigerDirect's high value deals for the cost conscious customer make it possible for more people to experience the vast resources available on the Internet and make Total Connectivity a reality." "VIA's C3 processor and PLE133 chipset combination represent the best value/performance combination in the affordable computing market segment," commented Carl Fiorentino, President of TigerDirect. "We are proud to offer our unbeatable value combinations based on VIA's Cool Processing C3 processor."

About the VIA C3™ Processor

The VIA C3™ processor boasts the world's smallest x86 processor die size and an industry leading 0.13 micron manufacturing process, delivering ultra low power consumption at speeds up to 1Ghz and world class levels of stability. Other features include 128KB Level 1 and 64KB Level 2 full speed cache, as well as support for a 100/133MHz Front Side Bus and MMX™ and 3DNow! multimedia instructions, to ensure robust levels of performance for all the most popular mainstream software and Internet applications. The VIA C3™ processor is compatible with Socket-370 motherboards.

About TigerDirect.com

TigerDirect stocks the largest selection of ready to ship PC related items and have built up one the industry's most popular brands of personal computers-TigerSystems, built with premium components and backed by their award-winning technical support staff. TigerDirect offers "Build-To-Order" and fully customized systems with a focus on affordable computing, honest representation and the best customer service. Additional information can be found at www.tigerdirect.com.

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator and developer of PC core logic chipsets, microprocessors, and multimedia, communications, optical media and networking chips. VIA delivers value to the PC industry by designing, marketing, and selling high-performance VIA Apollo core logic chipsets for the full range of PC platforms, and cost-effective VIA C3™ processors for Value PCs and Internet Appliances, as well as developing complete solutions for the PC platform through its VPSD Business Unit. Its customers include the world's top OEMs, mainboard manufacturers, and system integrators. VIA is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, at the center of the Greater China high-tech manufacturing engine, and has branch offices in the US, China and Europe. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE2388), and achieved annual revenues of nearly US$1 billion in 2001. Additional information can be found at www.via.com.tw.VIA PR ContactInternational:
Richard BrownPhone: (886)-2-2218-5452 #6201Fax: (886-2)-2218-5453Email: Richard_Brown@via.com.tw

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