MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov 09, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) is pleased to
announce that the highly anticipated Radeon X1800 XT, the fastest
graphics processor on the planet, is now available for gamers and
enthusiasts seeking an unprecedented level of 3D performance and
image quality.
The new Radeon X1800 XT, which began shipping on November 3,
ahead of schedule, features a radically new ultra-threaded 3D
architecture and ATI's revolutionary Avivo video and display
technology platform, designed to unleash visual and performance
possibilities that gamers until now could only dream about getting
from a PC graphics processor.
"ATI is thrilled to announce worldwide availability of the Radeon
X1800 XT," said Rich Heye, Vice President and GM, Desktop Discrete
Products, ATI Technologies Inc. "We've shipped thousands into
retailers and e-tailers worldwide, and gaming enthusiasts are
enjoying the very best in visual quality, stability and
next-generation performance."
The revolutionary Radeon X1800 XT architecture gives competitive
gamers and enthusiasts blistering performance in the most demanding,
shader-intensive environments, an efficient new memory design and
Avivo technologies for visual perfection and advanced video playback.
"The demand for the Radeon X1800 XT has been fantastic!" said
Howard Tong, VP of Marketing, Newegg.com "We have received several
shipments from ATI and we are selling out as soon as we place them
online."
Radeon X1800 and Radeon X1300 cards are currently available
from retailers and e-tailers including CDW, CompUSA, Fry's, Monarch
Computers, NewEgg, Tiger Direct and Radeon X1600 is expected to
ship later in the fall.
For more information on these or other ATI products, please visit
www.ati.com.
Source: ATI Press Release
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