ATI Announces TABLETVISION.MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2001 New MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) display rotation technology ideal for use in Tablet PCs ATI Technologies “ATI” redirects here. For other uses, see Ati. ATI Technologies U.L.C. ATI is a major Canadian designer and supplier of graphics processing units, motherboard chipsets, and video display cards. Inc. (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :ATY ATY Air Textured Yarn (textile) ATY Watertown, SD, USA (Airport Code) ATY After-Tax Yield , 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) ), the number one supplier of notebook graphics, today announced support for the Microsoft Tablet PC initiative with TABLETVISION(TM), a new technology that will allow Tablet PC users to rotate the display to view software applications in either a portrait or landscape format by simply clicking a hot key or button on their Tablet PC. ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. will be working closely with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) and a variety of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners as part of a broad industry initiative to develop the Tablet PC as an evolution of notebook computing, extending the value of the PC through the addition of rich pen & speech technologies. "We're excited to be working with companies like ATI Technologies on the Tablet PC," said Alexandra Loeb, General Manager of the Tablet PC at Microsoft Corp. "Its expertise with notebook graphics will be a great complement to our vision of extending the value of today's notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. by adding capabilities such as rich digital ink." ATI's focus on enhancing the user's experience and developing enabling technologies for the portable computing market as it evolves has resulted in the development of TABLETVISION, a unique technology specifically available for a range of next generation Tablet PCs running the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is an edition of Windows XP intended for specially-designed notebook/laptop computers called tablet PCs. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is compatible with a pen-sensitive screen, supporting handwritten notes and portrait-oriented screens. operating system. TABLETVISION will be available in Tablet PCs that use ATI's MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) family of graphics processors, including MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) and MOBILITY(TM) RADEON(TM) 7500. The MOBILITY RADEON family is optimized to run applications smoothly in portrait mode as well as the traditional landscape mode. TABLETVISION supports 90, 180 and 270-degree screen rotation. ATI's MOBILITY RADEON family of graphics processors also feature ATI's ground-breaking POWERPLAY(TM) technology, which delivers extended battery life essential for the Tablet PC and other small-form factor computing devices. POWERPLAY lowers power consumption by modulating clock speeds and voltage settings automatically when users switch between AC (alternating current) and battery operation. POWERPLAY also includes the option of user-selectable voltage/frequency scaling, which allows for maximum-performance even when running off battery power. "The MOBILITY RADEON family of processors is ideally suited to the Tablet PC. POWERPLAY and TABLETVISION provide the key system attributes that Tablet PC OEMs demand-longer battery life and flexible display support," said Phil Eisler, Vice President & General Manager, Mobile and Integrated Business Unit, ATI Technologies Inc. ATI already has a proven track record developing graphics technology for tablet-style computing devices, including the Fujitsu Stylistic 3500. ATI will be demonstrating this technology at Comdex in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the week of November 12-16, 2001. ATI's booth is located on level one, Central Hall, L5946. About the Tablet PC The Tablet PC is a new advancement in mobile computing using the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, optimized for portability and designed to be convenient, light and ergonomic. The Tablet PC technology enables Windows-based applications to take advantage of pen-based and voice input. With software developed and optimized by Microsoft for the new platform, the Tablet PC can function as a sheet of paper. Handwriting is captured as rich digital ink for immediate or later manipulation, including reformatting and editing. Tablet PCs based on Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition are expected to be available in 2002. Company Background - ATI Technologies Inc. Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for the personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, workstation, set-top box, game console and other consumer appliances markets. The Company has more than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. 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 2001 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, please visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com or contact: Chris Hook, Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Manager, Mobile and Integrated Business Unit, at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 8477 or chook chook chicken. @ati.com Marylynn Miller, Counsellor, BenchMark Porter Novelli, at (416) 422-7190 or mmiller@bmporternovelli.com Anne Ferguson, Senior Counsellor, BenchMark Porter Novelli, at (416) 422-7154 or aferguson@bmporternovelli.com For investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. support, please contact: Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations, ATI Technologies Inc., at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 or jcraig@ati.com |
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