AccelGraphics introduces its New AccelSTAR II for 2D and 3D Professional-Class Windows NT and Windows 95 Users; New AccelSTAR II Selected By Gateway and Acer America.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1997--AccelGraphics, Inc. (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 :ACCL ACCL American Canadian Caribbean Line ACCL Acceleration ACCL American College of Construction Lawyers ACCL Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (Allied Health Certification Program) ACCL Amway China Co Limited ), a leading supplier of high-performance 3D graphics subsystems and software for Windows(R) NT and Windows 95, today unveiled the newest addition to its award winning line up of professional graphics subsystems -- AccelSTAR II. Featuring 3Dlabs' PERMEDIA(R) 2 graphics engine, the AccelSTAR II delivers advanced 2D/3D graphics solution for PC-CAD, digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. and high-end corporate users under the Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems. With an estimated street price (ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. ) of $279 for an 8MB AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. or PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). version, the AccelSTAR II offers an excellent value. The AccelSTAR II is immediately available. "With the introduction of the AccelSTAR II, now nearly everyone can afford the combination of high-performance, professional 3D graphics with great 2D performance," said Niraj Swarup, vice president of marketing at AccelGraphics. "AccelGraphics' extensive hardware and software driver expertise, coupled with 3Dlabs' PERMEDIA 2 processor, delivers the next-level in professional 2D/3D acceleration." Delivering outstanding performance for both the Windows NT and Windows 95 user, AccelGraphics' AccelSTAR II provides a strong combination of 2D and 3D acceleration for professional-level applications, including CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. , 3D multimedia presentations, Web authoring, VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) A 3D graphics language used on the Web. After downloading a VRML page, its contents can be viewed, rotated and manipulated. Simulated rooms can be "walked into." The VRML viewer is launched from within the Web browser. , and interactive content creation. Specifically, the AccelSTAR II provides powerful graphics for applications like AutoCAD(R), SolidWorks(TM), 3D Studio Max(TM) and LightWave 3D(TM). In addition, the AccelSTAR II enables blazing 2D acceleration for today's popular business applications, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop. The AccelSTAR II incorporates 3Dlabs' PERMEDIA 2 processor that integrates a full floating-point geometry setup processor built with GLINT Delta technology and a 230MHz RAMDAC (Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter) The VGA controller chip that maintains the color palette and converts data from memory into analog signals for the monitor. RAMDAC - Random Access Memory Digital-to-Analog Converter . Configured with 8MB of high-speed SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics RAM) A type of dynamic RAM chip that is similar to the SDRAM technology, but includes enhanced graphics features for use with display adapters. memory, the AccelSTAR II offers custom 2D and 3D drivers with a complete 2D/3D feature set, including gouraud shading, texture mapping, Z buffering and transparency. "AccelGraphics has a long history of award-winning 3D subsystems and 3Dlabs is very pleased that AccelGraphics has chosen the PERMEDIA 2 processor for its latest solution, that integrates both 2D and 3D acceleration," said Neil Trevett, vice president of marketing at 3Dlabs. "AccelGraphics' technical expertise and knowledge of the 3D market, combined with 3Dlabs' PERMEDIA 2 technology makes AccelSTAR II a truly outstanding graphics subsystem." Performance The AccelSTAR II's custom drivers allow for optimized acceleration when using applications based on the OpenGL(R), Direct3D and Autodesk HEIDI APIs. In recent in-house benchmark tests(a) the AGP-based AccelSTAR II scored over 136 million Winmarks in the Winbench 97 test and 186 million Winmarks in the 3D Winbench test under Windows 95. When tested for 3D OpenGL performance, the AGP-based AccelSTAR II achieved a Viewperf CDRS-03 score in the mid 20s. All results were run on a 266Mhz Intel Pentium II system. Major 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 Vendors The AccelSTAR II is currently available in an AGP configuration in Gateway 2000's E-5000 series and will be available in Acer's new AcerPower Windows NT workstations. Additionally, AccelGraphics' distribution channels worldwide will begin reselling the AccelSTAR II starting October, 1997. AccelGraphics, Inc. AccelGraphics, Inc., headquartered in Milpitas, California, is a leading provider of high-performance, cost-effective, three dimensional graphics subsystems, software accelerators and application utility software products for the professional Windows NT and Windows 95 markets. AccelGraphics maintains strong relationships with strategic ISVs, including Autodesk, EDS/Unigraphics, NewTek, Parametric Technology, SDRC (company) SDRC - The company behind VGX. http://sdrc.com/. , Softimage/Microsoft, and SolidWorks, to enable the company to enhance and optimize 3D application performance on its 3D graphics subsystems. For more information, visit AccelGraphics at www.accelgraphics.com . Forward Looking Statement The statements contained in this release include forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those discussed. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: unforeseen delays in the introduction, manufacture and distribution of new products including the AccelECLIPSE, AccelPRO MX, and AccelSTAR II; risks associated with dependence on OEM and other third-party relationships, higher than expected operating expenses, product maturity, new product development, new technology, international operations, unforeseen operational problems; and other risk factors described in the Company's registration statement on Form SB-2 and Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and June 27, 1997, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0- Note to Editors: AccelGraphics and AccelSTAR II are either trademarks or registered trademarks of AccelGraphics, Inc. PERMEDIA 2 is a trademark of 3Dlabs. All other trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective owners. -0- (a) The results above were obtained using Windows NT 4.0 with an Intel Pentium-based 266Mhz with MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). workstation, 512 cache, 64 MB EDO SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. and 1.6 GB IDE hard disk. CONTACT: AccelGraphics, Inc. Niraj Swarup 408/546-2177 niraj@ag3d.com or Tsantes & Associates Christian Bateman 408/369-1500 chris@tsantes.com |
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