Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on FacebookATI Has Holiday Gift Giving Covered with Radeon® X1600 Series
@ 2005/12/13MARKHAM, ON/ Munich, Germany – December 13, 2005 – ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT) has made holiday gift giving easier this year, with its feature-rich Radeon® X1600 XT. Delivering outstanding digital entertainment, true-to-life Avivo™ visual quality and 3D graphics performance, Radeon X1600 XT with 256 MB of memory is available for an attractive $179 USD. The Radeon® X1600 Pro with 256 MB of memory is available for $129 USD.
The Radeon X1600 series combines ATI’s unique ultra-threaded 3D architecture with revolutionary Avivo video display and Shader Model 3.0 technology. The result is unprecedented realism and a new high-definition PC viewing experience in 3D gaming, DVD movies, digital photography and video playback. Radeon X1600 XT also features dual DVI and HDTV/S-Video out for the optimal in display flexibility.
“The new Radeon X1600 XT is a multimedia powerhouse of features and customers expect a level of visual realism, stability and performance that is nothing less than stunning,” said Rich Heye, Vice President and GM, Desktop Discrete Products, ATI Technologies Inc. “Get ready, because affordable digital entertainment and 3D games on your PC will never look the same again.”
With ATI’s revolutionary Avivo video and display technology, the Radeon X1600 series redefines the visual experience on today’s PCs by delivering vibrant colors, ultra-sharp images, true-to-life image reproduction and the smoothest HD video playback ever offered by ATI. The new Radeon X1600 XT also features 256-bit ring-bus memory controller and support for up to 512 MB of RAM.
For the more budget conscious, Radeon® X1300 and Radeon® X1300 Pro bring ATI’s Avivo video technology, as well as DirectX® 9 and Shader Model 3.0 support to the performance mainstream and value markets. Radeon X1300 and X1300 Pro editions are available for under $100 USD.
For more information on the new Radeon X1600 series or other ATI products, please visit www.ati.com.
About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processing unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With fiscal 2005 revenues of approximately US $2.22 billion, ATI has more than 3,400 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
Important Information Regarding Forward-looking Statements
Forward-looking statements look into the future and provide an opinion as to the effect of certain events and trends on the business. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “should,” “estimates,” “expects,” “believes,” “indicates,” “targeting,” “suggests” and similar expressions.
This news release contains forward-looking statements about ATI’s objectives, strategies, financial condition and results. These “forward-looking” statements are based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may materially differ from our expectations if known and unknown risks or uncertainties affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate. Therefore we cannot provide any assurance that forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause our financial results to fluctuate is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, including our 2004 Annual Information Form and 2004 Annual Report filed on SEDAR at
The Radeon X1600 series combines ATI’s unique ultra-threaded 3D architecture with revolutionary Avivo video display and Shader Model 3.0 technology. The result is unprecedented realism and a new high-definition PC viewing experience in 3D gaming, DVD movies, digital photography and video playback. Radeon X1600 XT also features dual DVI and HDTV/S-Video out for the optimal in display flexibility.
“The new Radeon X1600 XT is a multimedia powerhouse of features and customers expect a level of visual realism, stability and performance that is nothing less than stunning,” said Rich Heye, Vice President and GM, Desktop Discrete Products, ATI Technologies Inc. “Get ready, because affordable digital entertainment and 3D games on your PC will never look the same again.”
With ATI’s revolutionary Avivo video and display technology, the Radeon X1600 series redefines the visual experience on today’s PCs by delivering vibrant colors, ultra-sharp images, true-to-life image reproduction and the smoothest HD video playback ever offered by ATI. The new Radeon X1600 XT also features 256-bit ring-bus memory controller and support for up to 512 MB of RAM.
For the more budget conscious, Radeon® X1300 and Radeon® X1300 Pro bring ATI’s Avivo video technology, as well as DirectX® 9 and Shader Model 3.0 support to the performance mainstream and value markets. Radeon X1300 and X1300 Pro editions are available for under $100 USD.
For more information on the new Radeon X1600 series or other ATI products, please visit www.ati.com.
About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processing unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With fiscal 2005 revenues of approximately US $2.22 billion, ATI has more than 3,400 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
Important Information Regarding Forward-looking Statements
Forward-looking statements look into the future and provide an opinion as to the effect of certain events and trends on the business. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “should,” “estimates,” “expects,” “believes,” “indicates,” “targeting,” “suggests” and similar expressions.
This news release contains forward-looking statements about ATI’s objectives, strategies, financial condition and results. These “forward-looking” statements are based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may materially differ from our expectations if known and unknown risks or uncertainties affect our business, or if our estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate. Therefore we cannot provide any assurance that forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause our financial results to fluctuate is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, including our 2004 Annual Information Form and 2004 Annual Report filed on SEDAR at
