ATI All-In-Wonder X600 PRO Graphics Card

The only PCI ExpressŽ- Powered Multimedia and 3D Gaming Upgrade
Launch your PC into a new realm of advanced TV, DVD, FM, and audio/video features for home theater and video editing with the ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO. Including support for the latest high-definition and wide displays, the ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO?s new PCI ExpressŽ interface rockets through graphics barriers with double the bandwidth of AGP 8X for best-in-class gaming performance.

PCI ExpressŽ Graphics Power and Video Quality
ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO?s new bi-directional PCI Express interface delivers up to 4GB/sec in both upstream and downstream data transfers, adding the crucial bandwidth needed for next-generation High-Definition video editing. Offering full DirectXŽ 9 support and 256MB DDR memory configuration, the ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO?s high frame rates and cinematic video quality creates an improved gaming experience. Accelerated video processing with user-programmable video effects, de-interlacing, and reduced video noise make the ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO an ideal video editing platform, supporting many standards including MPEG-1/2/4, Real Media, DivX, and the demanding Microsoft Windows Media Video 9 format

The Gold Standard Solution for Media and Entertainment
ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO includes everything you need to transform your PC into the ideal home theater-quality entertainment center. Enjoy advanced 125-channel TV, FM Radio, DVD, and video recording and playback. Record programs to your hard drive with full on-demand PVR functionality, record and play back digital audio, and use the embedded DVD burning capability. Connect dual monitors with separate DVI-I and VGA connections.

Experience crisp video and sound with ATI THEATER 200?, and control TV and DVD playback at a distance with the easy-to-read EAZYLOOK? on-screen user interface. Zoom-in, pan, or freeze live-action TV with TV-ON-DEMAND?, and instantly replay tunes with FM-ON-DEMAND?. Schedule program viewing with Gemstar GUIDE Plus+?. Monitor closed-captioned programs unattended with HOTWORDS?, and automatically create printable program transcripts with TV MAGAZINE?. ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO includes innovative new input and output modular block connectors for easy access to your peripheral devices, making your PC the high-performance hub of your entire digital home.

Unrivaled Stability and Software Support
ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO includes ATI?s acclaimed MULTIMEDIA CENTER? integrated software suite and CATALYST? 3D acceleration control software. CATALYST? automatically configures optimal settings for your system, and automatically resets the graphics processor in the unlikely event of a graphics hang. With frequent updates, responsive customer service, and an interactive user feedback program, the ALL-IN-WONDERŽ X600 PRO is backed by ATI?s technical confidence, industry-leading capability, and an uncompromising commitment to creating your ultimate home entertainment experience.

ATI Announces World’s First PCI Express ALL-IN-WONDER’R’

ALL-IN-WONDER(R) X600 PRO planned for availability first in Europe
The new PCI Express computer platform gains the ultimate multimedia solution with the new ALL-IN-WONDER(R) X600 PRO from ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY) (NASDAQ:ATYT). The eighth generation of new multimedia add-in video cards will ship next month in Europe and soon after in North America. ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO is powered by the RADEON(R) X600 graphics chip and offers benefits for home theater, video editing, and gaming enthusiasts or anyone wanting to take advantage of PCI Express faster through-put capabilities to deliver ATI’s award winning high quality video image performance.
ATI’s European add-in-board manufacturers, including Connect3D Inc., Hightech Information System Limited, Info-Tek Corporation, Sapphire Technology Limited, and Tul Corporation, will offer ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO in various configurations later this year. Pricing for the North American retail version will be available at time of shipment later this fall.
“ATI continues to lead the Digital Home PC initiative by delivering the world’s first multimedia video card – ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO – with breakthrough support for PCI Express,” said Godfrey Cheng, Director of Marketing, Multimedia Products, ATI Technologies. “The ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO is the ultimate solution for those who want a complete PCI Express system that provides gaming, video editing and Personal Video Recorder capabilities in a sleek and complete package.”
ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO includes RADEON X600 graphics technology that provides full, native 16-lane PCI Express bus interconnect to transfer data between the VPU and CPU in both directions simultaneously. The new video card allows data to be sent and received concurrently at twice the speed of existing AGP 8X solutions.
ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO includes:
– MULTIMEDIA CENTER(TM) integrated software suite creates a true multimedia experience with EAZYLOOK(TM) (a distance user interface for easy to read on-screen information for TV and DVDs), plus TV and FM-ON-DEMAND(TM) for saving radio music to MP3 files. MULTIMEDIA CENTER also includes integrated DVD Burning capabilities allowing for media creation done faster than real time.
– RADEON X600 PRO delivers full graphics chip equivalent speed with 400 MHz engine and 256MB 600 MHz memory to deliver breakthrough image enhancement RADEON X600 Graphics Technology for exciting gameplay experiences.
– The ATI TV tuner design provides instant viewing of up to 125 channels of cable or antenna broadcasts. The tuner also enables high quality reception for FM radio broadcasts.
– New uniquely design “domino-style” connector dongles offer innovative modular input and VGA plus DVI-I monitor output connectivity for flexibility and easily accessible combinations.
– ATI’s second-generation radio-frequency remote control device, REMOTE WONDER(TM) II, allows for complete computer control with the benefits of wireless connectivity.
European add-in-board manufacturers will each configure their own products, based on ALL-IN-WONDER X600 PRO.
In addition, to the previously mentioned features, North American versions also will include:
– Serious Magic Visual Communicator video production software that integrates real-time video with real-time 3D graphics;
– muvee autoProducer DVD Edition automatic video production software that enables users to quickly and easily create home music videos;
– Pinnacle Studio 9 (ATI Version) digital video editing with additional ATI-based features; and,
– Gemstar’s GuidePlus+ intelligent free integrated program guide (North America only) to view, search, schedule and record TV programs at the click of a mouse.
About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is a 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 visual processor unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver 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 markets. With 2003 revenues in excess of US $1.3 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
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