AMD Planet

di **Staff** il 15 apr 2003, 22:21

Anche del nuovo modello di punta, Ati si appresta a presentare una versione per gestione video evoluta. 
<blockquote>MARKHAM, Ontario – ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT) today announced the ALL-IN-WONDER® 9800 PRO. Available this spring, ATI’s newest multimedia video card combines the world’s fastest graphics engine featuring full precision cinematic rendering with the best in intelligent TV-on-the-PC and video editing features. The ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO is ideal for home theater applications thanks to EAZYLOOK™, an on-screen display for home theater settings, which is included in the product with a new version of ATI’s MULTIMEDIA CENTER software. 

The ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO includes ATI’s newest powerhouse graphics chip, the RADEON™ 9800 PRO, for outstanding performance with incredible image quality. A 256-bit memory interface and eight powerful pixel pipelines provide real-time, Hollywood-caliber graphics – even for the most demanding next-generation games. 

“ATI redefines home entertainment with the ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO,” said Godfrey Cheng, Director of Marketing, Multimedia Products, ATI Technologies Inc. “ATI’s newest multimedia video card sensation, ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO, combines the advantages of the world’s best graphics in the RADEON™ 9800 PRO, with ATI’s THEATER™ 200 video and audio processing chip and our new MULTIMEDIA CENTER 8.5 software suite. The result is a truly entertaining home theater experience.”
 
ATI is also introducing EAZYLOOK, an on-screen information display for home theater settings, designed for easy use with ATI’s REMOTE WONDER™. EAZYLOOK has been added as a component of MULTIMEDIA CENTER 8.5, in response to ATI’s large and loyal fan base in the home theater segment. 

ATI’s new flagship multimedia video card, the ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO, will be available this spring for USD$449 (MSRP) and complements the ALL-IN-WONDER® 9700 PRO at USD$399 (MSRP), the ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 PRO at USD$199 (MSRP), the value-priced ALL-IN-WONDER® 7500 at USD$149 (MSRP) and the ALL-IN-WONDER® VE at USD$129 (MSRP). 

In addition to the feature-rich combination of hardware and software extras the family of ALL-IN-WONDER products offer, the ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO also includes the following features: 
ATI’s MULTIMEDIA CENTER 8.5 software - Version 8.5 of ATI’s industry-leading multimedia software suite offers a full range of critically-acclaimed multimedia functions: 
EAZYLOOK for on screen display information while using REMOTE WONDER; 
Enhanced TV-ON-DEMAND™ PVR for instant replays, pausing live TV or recording live broadcasts for later viewing; 
MULTVIEW™ - Enables dual TV tuner capabilities such as Picture-in-Picture when combined with ATI-TV WONDER™; 
THRUVIEW™ - Allows for translucent viewing of TV, DVD (digital versatile disk) and video file playback; 
VIDEOSOAP™ - Delivers advanced filtering to reduce noise, improve sharpness and soften focus as desired to provide the highest quality video compression for PVR and personal video editing functions; 
Closed Caption Search within TV-ON-DEMAND complements the popular “Hotwords” functionality with the PVR allowing the computer to search for content of interest whether it happens in the future or the recent past; 
ATI’s THEATER™ 200 - Provides exceptional video and stereo audio quality viewing during live TV and video input and capture – all based on technologies from ATI’s digital television research and development; 
Gemstar’s GUIDEPlus+ provides an intelligent free integrated program guide (North America only) that allows user to view and search TV listing by category, actor/performer, or date. Schedule and record programs at the click of a mouse – all the benefits of a PVR without the monthly fees; 
REMOTE WONDER - Radio frequency wireless remote adds the flexibility of a hand held, 30-foot user interface; 
VIDEOSHADER™ - Uses programmable pixel shader technology to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals; 
RADEON™ 9800 PRO - Designed for advanced 3D graphics and gaming, the ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO delivers the same revolutionary graphics performance as the industry-acclaimed RADEON 9800 PRO graphics card; 
Stereo TV-tuner with 125 channels; 
Analog video capture and editing in MPEG-2 format at up to 720x480 30 frames-per-second resolution; 
DVD video playback with Dolby® AC-3 digital audio; 
Component Video output via YPrPb adapter for connectivity with HDTVs or similar displays; 
Support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and OpenGL®; and,
Backed by quality ATI customer support and a 3-year limited warranty, the ALL-IN-WONDER 9800 PRO supports Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, and Windows® 98/98 SE (Windows Me driver can be installed on Windows 98/98SE).
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