NATIONAL CEO BRIAN HALLA DELIVERS KEYNOTE:
-- Brian Halla, CEO of National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM), will deliver a
keynote address at Comdex on Tuesday, Nov. 19. In his speech, "The
Next Technology Wave ... You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet," Halla will
outline the next technology boom and provide examples of the medical,
consumer and security applications that are driving new markets --
and saving lives. Catch the wave with Halla at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
19, in Hall C5 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
-- Following his speech, Halla will host a Q and A session with press and
analysts in Room N102. Attendees will see hands-on demonstrations of
products featured in Halla's speech, including National's Geode(TM)
Extended Office (GXO) and several Smart Displays.
NEW CONSUMER PRODUCT DEMOS:
-- National Semiconductor will showcase the latest information access
technologies at Comdex Fall 2002, including demonstration products
that will propel new markets and drive the next technology wave. At
press/analyst events and at its meeting room in the Las Vegas
Convention Center, National will feature demonstration products from
more than 20 leading partner companies, including:
-- Microsoft Windows powered Smart Displays from LG, NEC, Wyse, and
Tatung
-- Wireless phones from Sony Ericsson, Panda, and Kyocera
-- Thin Clients from HP and Wyse
-- A Set-Top Box from Matsushita
-- The latest HP iPAQ Pocket PC
-- Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology-demos of National's newest
connectivity technologies and production-ready Bluetooth
accessory modules for the HP Deskjet 450 mobile printer
HOT NEWS:
-- National Semiconductor also will unveil a new conceptual product
-- the Geode Extended Office (GXO) -- powered by National's Geode(TM)
processor technology and surrounded by National's cutting-edge analog
circuitry.
-- National's provides road warriors with "anywhere access" to
their corporate data in a super-PDA-sized device that features a
sleek industrial design, 6-inch color TFT display, Windows XP
Operating System and advanced wireless connectivity.
PANEL DISCUSSION ON BROADBAND AND DIGITAL LIFESTYLE:
-- Mike Polacek, VP of National Semiconductor's Information Appliance
Group, will discuss "The Critical Role of Broadband in the Digital
Lifestyle" in a special panel at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in Room
N264. The session will be moderated by Tim Bajarin, a leading market
analyst and founder and president of Creative Strategies.
EVENING PRESS AND ANALYST EVENTS:
At two evening events attendees can see demos of the latest consumer
products featuring National Semiconductor technologies:
-- MobileFocus: Mirage Hotel, 7 to 10 PM, Sunday, Nov. 17
-- PressClub: Four Seasons Hotel, 4:30 to 8 PM Monday, Nov. 18
PRESS AND ANALYST MEETINGS:
-- National will host a private meeting room during Comdex for press and
analyst meetings. National's headquarters at Comdex will be in Room
N107, Hall C5, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las
Vegas.
CONTACT:
-- To obtain more information or schedule an interview prior to Comdex,
contact Megan Carter at 408-721-6929 (megan.carter@nsc.com). On-site
at Comdex, contact Jeff Weir at 408-242-4827 (jeff.weir@nsc.com) or
Ann-Marie Lerone at 408-203-4990.
National Semiconductor is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor
Corporation. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used
under license by National Semiconductor.
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