ATI's RADEON'R' 9200 Drives Graphics Performance in Apple Mac mini.SAN FRANCISCO -- Macworld--ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :ATY)(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ATYT ATYT ATI Technologies, Inc (stock symbol) ) today announced that the RADEON(R) 9200 is the graphics solution for Apple's innovative entry-level consumer desktop, the Mac mini. The RADEON 9200 is a full-featured, high-performance graphics processor which gives the Mac mini a competitive advantage for running digital lifestyle and entertainment titles over other computers in this price class. The RADEON 9200 with a 32 MB frame buffer features dedicated hardware support for vertex and pixel shaders for exhilarating 3D performance. It also incorporates high-resolution support for both CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. and digital flat panel Digital Flat Panel (DFP) is a video connector for flat panel displays. It features 20 pins and uses the PanelLink protocol. Unlike DVI, DFP never achieved widespread implementation. The connector was used by displays such as the Compaq Presario FP400, FP500 and 5204. displays, including the all-digital, high-performance 20-inch Apple Cinema Display The Apple Cinema Display is a product line of widescreen flat panel monitors made by Apple Inc.. Apple initially introduced the 22" Apple Cinema Display in September 1999 alongside the Power Mac G4. . "By implementing the RADEON 9200 discrete graphics solution in the Mac mini, Apple is breaking the mould when it comes to low-cost systems," said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President, PC Business Unit ATI. "ATI and Apple continue to bring innovative, creative solutions to customers at all price points." For more information, please visit www.ati.com or www.apple.com. About ATI Technologies ATI Technologies Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processor unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With 2004 revenues of US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (ATY). Copyright 2004 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY) (NASDAQ:ATYT) |
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