ADDING MULTIMEDIA Alienware Creates First-Ever Star Wars PC.MIAMI Miami, cities, United States Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə). 1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896. -- New Alienware Aurora: Star Wars Edition Systems Feature Dark Side and Light Side Case Designs, Exclusive Star Wars Content, and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon(TM) 64 FX-55 Processors Alienware(R), the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center and professional computing systems, announced the availability of the new Alienware Aurora(TM): Star Wars(TM) Edition, the first-ever officially licensed Star Wars PC. Aurora: Star Wars Edition systems are based on AMD Athlon(TM) 64 FX-55 processors and packed with exclusive Star Wars content such as desktop skins, fan club membership, and movie soundtrack samples. The systems are available in two extraordinary versions, Dark Side and Light Side, which feature breathtaking Star Wars artwork on the cases. The Dark Side version of the Aurora: Star Wars Edition system features a case design that captures the imposing presence of Darth Vader Darth Vader fallen Jedi Knight has turned to evil. [Am. Cinema: Star Wars] See : Evil and the rest of the evil Imperial forces in lifelike detail. Showcasing an equally impressive case design, the Light Side system beautifully displays the vivid images of Obi-Wan Kenobi This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Yoda, Luke Skywalker and the other heroic figures of the Star Wars galaxy Star Wars Galaxy may mean:
For other uses, see Star Wars Galaxy. in full action. The Light Side system further enhances the Star Wars experience by including a highly unique Jedi wallpaper and desktop skin, while the Dark Side system counters with an exclusive Imperial wallpaper and desktop skin that deliver the unmistakable look and feel of the Dark Side. Both versions of the Aurora: Star Wars Edition come bundled with numerous exclusive items such as free membership to the official online Star Wars fan club, Hyperspace hyperspace - /hi:'per-spays/ A memory location that is *far* away from where the program counter should be pointing, often inaccessible because it is not even mapped in. (Compare jump off into never-never land. , and Sony Star Wars Video Journey samples, which include sample music from the movie soundtrack. Powered by highly advanced AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 processors, Aurora: Star Wars Edition systems supply the type of performance to match the Star Wars legacy, featuring next-generation innovations like NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) A multi-GPU interface from NVIDIA for connecting two or four NVIDIA display adapters together for faster graphics rendering on one monitor or two monitors. (TM) graphics technology and PCI Express A high-speed peripheral interconnect from Intel introduced in 2002. Note that although sometimes abbreviated "PCX," PCI Express is not the same as "PCI-X" (see PCI-SIG and PCI-X for comparison). As a result of the confusion, "PCI-E" or "PCIe" is the accepted abbreviation. technology. Alienware is also giving fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive a free Aurora: Star Wars Edition system by entering to win at http://www.alienware.com/winsw. "Star Wars indisputably ranks as one of the most popular movie franchises of all time, yet had never been featured on a PC, so Alienware worked with Star Wars to fill that void once and for all," said Robert Lusk, vice president of sales and marketing for Alienware. "The result of this collaboration, the Aurora: Star Wars Edition, offers an irresistible mix of both visual appeal and power that is sure to make an unforgettable impression on Star Wars fans and computer enthusiasts alike." "Lucasfilm has collaborated with Alienware to develop a PC that any Star Wars fan could embrace," said Casey Collins, director of domestic licensing. "The Alienware Aurora: Star Wars Edition finally gives fans the opportunity to proudly display exhilarating designs of their favorite Star Wars characters on a platform that will satisfy all of their computing needs." "Prepare for the jump to hyper-speed -- the Aurora: Star Wars Edition PC comes equipped with the same intergalactic in·ter·ga·lac·tic adj. Being or occurring between galaxies: intergalactic space. in AMD64 technology that provided the force behind the Force in Star Wars: Episode III," said John Morris, Marketing Manager, AMD. "Alienware, AMD, and Star Wars have formed a rebel alliance The Alliance to Restore the Republic (commonly known as the Rebel Alliance) is an interstellar force formed in direct military opposition to the Galactic Empire in the fictional Star Wars universe. to provide the ultimate high-performance PC for the Star Wars fan." About Alienware Alienware manufactures high-performance desktop, notebook, and media center systems and leading-edge professional systems. Alienware offers unique and award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , and will soon be offered in other locations around the Pacific Rim. For more information, please visit http://www.alienware.com/swpr or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692). |
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