MARKHAM, Ontario, Mar 07, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT), the world leader in
mobile PC graphics processors, has once again raised the bar for
notebook gaming with the launch of its Mobility Radeon X1800
series. Delivering the world's fastest gaming performance in today's
most graphically intensive games-including Shader Model 3.0- the
feature-rich Mobility Radeon X1800 XT takes the lead in the
highly competitive notebook gaming segment and is closely followed by
Mobility Radeon X1800.
Bringing the raw performance of the award-winning Radeon X1800
series to the "enthusiast-class" notebook, the Mobility Radeon X1800
series blazes through 3D games and multimedia applications like no
other notebook graphics solution on the market. In addition, ATI's new
Avivo technology for enhanced video playback enables a
high-definition digital entertainment experience that breaks new
ground through its superior delivery of stunning visuals and unmatched
image quality.
"Mobility Radeon X1800 XT is a gamer's dream. This card delivers
on every count-it's blistering fast," said Nick Boardman, CEO, rock.
"We are thrilled to be the first to market with Mobility Radeon X1800
XT in our Xtreme CTX notebook and giving our customers a new way to
experience the next generation of shader-intensive games and high
definition visuals."
Mobility Radeon X1800 series will drive notebooks from such
industry leading partners such as Alienware, Boxx, Eurocom, Fujitsu
Siemens Computers, Hypersonic, rock, Savrow and Voodoo PC.
"The fact that ATI has had over 70 per cent of the mobile discrete
market share for 11 consecutive quarters reflects our commitment to
pushing the mobile technology envelope," said David Cummings, Director
of ATI's Mobile Business Unit. "Being a leader is more than just about
having the fastest graphics. It's about delivering advanced
performance features that are unique to ATI-such as our ability to
support high dynamic range rendering with anti-aliasing at the same
time in our Mobility Radeon X1800 series of graphics processors."
Mobility Radeon X1800 series offers a broad range of features
which deliver an unparalleled visual experience on the notebook
including:
- Unmatched graphics performance and efficiency with new
ultra-threaded 3D architecture and ring bus memory controller
- Fast and efficient 3D image quality for best looking games at
break-neck frame rates
- Avivo technology for high definition video and display
perfection
- Full support for Catalyst Mobility to empower notebook
users with access to the latest Catalyst driver support
Notebooks with Mobility Radeon X1800 series of graphics processors
will be available starting March 7th.
Source: ATI Press Release
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