TOTAL IMPACT____________________________________________
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Camarillo, CA 93010
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www.totalimpact.com | power@totalimpact.com


July 24, 2001


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Contact Vicki Janaky,
Innovisions Marketing and Communications, (818) 762-2118, or
Gabriella Rodriquez, Total Impact, (805) 987-8704

TOTAL IMPACT ANNOUNCES "CENTRICITY" RENDER ENGINE 

Camarillo, CA; Total Impact today announced availability of the new
"Centricity" line of affordable, scalable render engines, which are expected
to revolutionize high performance computing with their small size, high
processing speeds, low power requirements and ease of use.

Centricity systems in beta testing with leading animation houses set records
for rendering speed and energy efficiency. NOITAMINANIMATION tested the
equipment, finding typical speed and performance improvements of more than
30% over existing systems when used with 3Delight, a Renderman compliant
software.   Another comparison showed a 90 frame RIB file rendering took
less than one minute on an eight-briQ Centricity system, (each equipped with
a 400MHz PowerPC G4 and 3Delight software), while a similar 90 frame
animation rendering took 23 hours on a PowerMac G4 733 under OS9 (with
RenderMan compliant software).

Jason Belec, NOITAMINANIMATION senior vice president and chief technology
officer, found Centricity¹s performance exceptional.  "Centricity is without
a doubt the most effective solution available. If Renderman compliancy and
speed for the money are your requirements, then Centricity is your product,"
said Belec.

"Centricity systems are designed to be the ultimate scalable computer
solution.  The systems start with four computing engines, and can be
increased in multiples of eight into the hundreds. They provide an excellent
opportunity for growing businesses to start small and scale upward as
needed," said Total Impact CEO Glenn Churchman.

The foundation for Centricity, the "briQ", is a stand-alone computing engine
which functions as a network appliance and is based on the PowerPC
microprocessor. Each briQ operates in base form at 20 watts and weighs only
32 ounces, the size of a CD-ROM drive.

The internal design for Centricity and its Linux based operating system
allow it to perform processing at a level of performance not seen before in
a computer this size.  Centricity can be integrated into any network.
Centricity utilizes RISC processor architecture and is available with either
a PowerPC 750 (G3) or 7400 (G4) and with Motorola¹s AltiVec” technology. It
interfaces easily with any system and application utilizing RenderMan”
compliant software.

Centricity is configured in parallel and in a single case.  The parallel
capability is managed by Centricity and does not require user expertise in
hardware configuration.  Parallel computing was previously the domain of
large companies using high-end super computers.  Now it is available at
remarkably affordable levels, making it accessible for all.  The small size
of Centricity means that large numbers can be installed in small spaces and
there is little need for additional cooling or support personnel, making
them "Plug and Play" pieces of equipment.

Total Impact is currently shipping Centricity units specifically designed
for the animation industry.  These products are sized to meet the needs of
small to medium companies and group users, and can be scaled for large
corporations into the hundreds. Customizable Centricity packages are
available for large companies and users with intensive rendering
requirements.

… The Centricity 4 ­ offers a powerful network farm of four briQs for the
intermediate level user.
… The Centricity 8 ­ offers a more powerful network farm in speed and
processing with an eight briQ system
… The Ultimate Scaling Solution ­ Network farms can be developed in
multiples of eight into the hundreds, easily, efficiently and economically.

Total Impact designs, manufactures and markets innovative computer solutions
for use in commercial applications and high performance systems. Utilizing
PowerPC microprocessors and the Linux Operating System, Total Impact
products are low-cost, small, quiet and the most energy efficient available
in today's marketplace.  As a leader in small footprint computing, Total
Impact offers scalable and modular systems that fulfill the infrastructure
and computing requirements of the Internet, corporate networks, industry,
science, research and education.

For more information, contact Total Impact at 888.373.3403 or visit
www.totalimpact.com.

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