Dell selects STB's POWERGRAPH 64 video to be offered in the Dell Dimension XPS line; Win is a major coup for STB's New POWERGRAPH 64 video graphics/multimedia accelerator.RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 1995--STB(TM) Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: STBI) a leading developer of graphics and multimedia video controllers, today announced that the new innovative STB See set-top box. STB - set-top box POWERGRAPH 64 Video graphics controller will be offered with the Dell Dimension Dell Dimension is a line of home desktop computers manufactured by Dell, Inc. As of June 2007, Dell no longer makes the Dimension line other than for business and in non American markets. The high-end Dimension 9200 (XPS 410 in the Amercian market) is still manufactured. XPS (1) See XML Paper Specification. (2) A brand name for certain models of Inspiron laptops from Dell. line of personal computers. The announcement represents yet another market victory for STB Systems, currently one of the world's major sources of graphics and multimedia accelerators. "This business agreement with Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. demonstrates STB's ongoing efforts to form key relationships with industry leaders," said STB Systems' Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Shane Long Shane Patrick Long (born 22 January 1987) is a professional footballer with Reading. Before concentrating on football, Long was an Under-18 hurler with Tipperary. Club career Long was born in Gortnahoe, County Tipperary, Ireland. . "The future of computer graphics for STB includes our bringing full-motion and full-screen video and graphics capabilities to the user's screen." Long adds, "The STB POWERGRAPH 64 Video is the next logical step in the unfolding of graphics technology and it strengthens the positioning of STB's product line. We believe the addition of STB's POWERGRAPH 64 Video within Dell's Dimension XPS line of personal computers, offers this high level of graphics capability to business professionals." The STB POWERGRAPH 64 Video is the latest addition to STB's product line, and will give Dell's PCs 64-bit graphics acceleration and superior performance under Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 applications. The STB POWERGRAPH 64 Video is a high-performance PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). local bus display controller capable of full-motion and full-screen digital video playback. The product will display standard RGB (Red Green Blue) The computer's native color space, which is the color system for capturing and displaying images. RGB was derived from our own perception of color because human eyes are sensitive to red, green and blue (see trichromaticity). graphics, video output from NTSC/PAL tuners and decompressed CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). video on any standard Super VGA See VGA and PC display modes. Super VGA - Super Video Graphics Array display monitor. The STB POWERGRAPH 64 Video is powered by the Trio-64V+ chip from S3, Inc. In the fully-populated 2MB DRAM adapter configuration, the STB POWERGRAPH 64 Video delivers TV-Quality video performance and will support standard 64-bit graphics resolutions at the highest possible refresh rates of up to 160Hz. Unfolding Graphics Technology Graphics performance is seen as a key force driving the current boom in personal computer sales. A now-emerging generation of advanced graphics accelerator boards give newer PCs the ability to deliver nearly-photo quality images and full-motion video playback performance. Those improved graphics capabilities allow consumers to fully enjoy today's most popular computer games, business applications, CD-ROM programs and graphical operating systems. As one of the world's largest suppliers of graphics accelerators, STB Systems is a leader in the development of graphics technology. STB Systems, Inc. STB Systems, Inc. develops and sell graphic adapters used primarily in IBM-compatible desktop personal computers. STB is one of the largest independent suppliers of graphic adapters worldwide. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, STB Systems, Inc., has established a tradition of designing award-winning graphics controllers and writing specialized video drivers which provide maximum software performance and compatibility. CONTACT: STB Systems, Inc. Bryan F. Keyes, 214/234-8750, ext.238 or Katrina Bawcom, ext. 225 |
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