ELSA announces new low-cost multimedia graphics accelerator board; WINNER 1000TRIO/V includes 64-bit graphics engine, AVI acceleration, optional MPEG daughtercard and TV tuner; uses PCI for maximum data throughput.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1995--ELSA Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) today announced the newest member of its high-performance WINNER graphics accelerator family -- the WINNER 1000TRIO/V multimedia accelerator. WINNER 1000TRIO/V represents ELSA's most cost-effective solution for high-performance, 64-bit graphics and also includes full-screen MPEG/AVI acceleration, DirectDraw/DCI support and flicker-free VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. refresh rates. WINNER 1000TRIO/V is a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). board based on the new S3 Trio/V chip and was officially introduced at the Fall COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Show (ELSA Booth S4550, Sands Convention Center, Upper Level). All WINNER 1000TRIO/V's will include a software MPEG decoder and support for Video CD (White Book) full-screen playback. ELSA also provides in-house developed, optimized drivers for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp and Video for Windows The name of Microsoft's first video playback implementation in Windows. Supporting the AVI movie format, Video for Windows (VfW) was installed separately in Windows 3.x, but was later built into Windows 95 and subsequent versions. . Several professional-class utilities to maximize productivity and for optimized, calibrated cal·i·brate tr.v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates 1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument): graphics (as well as sample AVI/MPEG files) are on the included WINNERware 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). . WINNER 1000TRIO/V will be available in December from ELSA and its reseller channel for a suggested price to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. -- contact ELSA at 800-272-ELSA (3572) for more details. An optional TV tuner/hardware MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). accelerator will also be available in February of 1996 at a suggested price to be announced and all WINNER products are sold with a three year warranty. Quotes "Our Trio64V+ multimedia accelerator chip has created a new standard for combining high-performance graphics and video acceleration with the ability to connect to an MPEG decoder," said Dennis Crespo, director of desktop products for S3 Inc. "As a leading-edge supplier of graphics boards, ELSA has leveraged the capability of the Trio64V+ with its own engineering and marketing strengths to produce another winning product." "WINNER 1000TRIO/V represents a new breakthrough in price/ performance for customers seeking ELSA engineering and quality," said Thomas Neubert, vice president of sales and marketing for ELSA Inc. "ELSA's award-winning graphics technology is now available at all price points and we are very pleased to offer a continued product line based on S3's outstanding technology. We believe the market will embrace the WINNER family's combination of performance, engineering and unique, optimized drivers." Features -- 64-bit graphics with Microsoft DirectDraw and DCI (Display Control Interface) An Intel/Microsoft programming interface for full-motion video and games in Windows. It allowed applications to take advantage of video accelerator features built into the display adapter. Support -- AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples. full-screen video playback -- Full-Screen MPEG video playback through software or optional hardware -- Scenic Highway bus (S3 standard) for optional MPEG module and TV tuner. -- Flicker-free refresh rates even in standard VGA mode -- White Book Video CD playback capabilities -0- Specifications
Bus system: PCI
Graphics controller: S3 Trio64V+
Display memory: 1 MByte DRAM (expandable to 2 MBytes), or
2Mbytes DRAM
Horizontal frequency: 15 - 170 kHz
Pixel clock: up to 135 MHz
Standards: VESA DPMS, DDC2 Plug & Play, TUV Ergonomics
Approved, CE-certified
Power supply: +5V/0.5 A
Dimensions: 141 x 75 mm
DRAM: 1 MByte or 2 MBytes
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Resolution Colors Refresh rate (Hz) Colors Refresh rate (Hz) 1280 x 1024 16 76 256 76 1152 x 864 256 83 256/64K 100/60 1024 x 768 256 102 256/64K 128/76 800 x 600 256/64K 160/83 256/64K/16M 160/123/76 640 x 480 256/64K 160/130 256/64K/16M 160/160/121 64K = 65,636 colors, 16M = 16.7 million colors These values are maximum values; lower-res graphics modes and virtual resolutions can be easily adjusted via WINman.-0- Package Includes Documentation: Comprehensive manual Drivers: Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp, Video for Windows Windows utilities: WINman, POWERman, RUNman, DESKman desk·man n. A man who works at a desk, especially a newspaper writer. Noun 1. deskman - the police sergeant on duty in a police station desk sergeant, station keeper , ERGONOmeter, DCIset, LEADVIEW 3.0 (software, drivers and videos included on WINNERware CD-ROM) Warraty: 3 years Support: Hotline, Fax, BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. , Internet (www.elsa.com) and CompuServe Company Information Elsa Inc. is a subsidiary of ELSA GmbH, a privately-held company based in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 1980, ELSA has built a world-class reputation in high-performance graphics solutions and modem/ISDN data communications products. -0- Note to Editors: ELSA is a registered trademark of ELSA Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are hereby acknowledged and recognized. Color photography is available for this product. CONTACT: ELSA Inc. Thomas Neubert, 408/565-9669, x103 E-mail: thomasn@elsa-usa.mhs.compuserve.com Web Site: http://www.elsa.com or Horizon 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 Jonathan Hirshon, 408/982-2555 E-Mail: jh@horizonpr.com Web Site: http://www.horizonpr.com |
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