LONDON — APRIL 25TH, 2005 — NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), a worldwide leader in graphics and digital media processors, today announced that it is a sponsor of the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC), an event that brings the PC industry together each year to explore the future for the Windows platform.
“NVIDIA’s participation in WinHEC is important to Microsoft because of the growing role of powerful graphics and 64-bit platforms to support key initiatives including ‘Longhorn’ and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,” said Brian Marr, senior product manager of Windows at Microsoft Corp. “We value our relationship with NVIDIA and look forward to continued collaboration.”
Through its strategic relationship with Microsoft, NVIDIA is developing products that help provide a platform for the latest Microsoft technology including:
· “Longhorn”: The NVIDIA GeForce™ 6 Series of graphics processing units (GPUs) is a key component for maximising Longhorn’s graphics-intensive, 3D user interface.
· Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: NVIDIA’s 64-bit unified driver architecture and PureVideo™ technology give application developers the tools they need to create applications such as HD Video Editors and Digital Video Recorders that leverage 64-bit Windows technology.
· Windows XP Media Center Edition: NVIDIA’s nForce™ media and communications processors (MCPs), GeForce 6 GPUs, NVTV™ PC Tuner Cards, PureVideo technology and system optimisation software provide the foundation for OEMs and system builders to create silent, high-definition Media Center PCs in unique form factors at compelling price points.
“NVIDIA and Microsoft are working closely together to drive innovation on the Windows platform and provide new functionality that enhances the overall customer experience,” said Lew Wagman, strategic marketing manager at NVIDIA. “This positions NVIDIA technology as an integral part of Microsoft’s key platforms, including ‘Longhorn,’ Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, and Windows XP Media Center PC Edition.”
NVIDIA Activities at WinHEC
· Internet Café: The NVIDIA and AMD-sponsored Internet Café provides attendees access to 200 systems powered by NVIDIA nForce MCPs and GeForce 6200 GPUs with TurboCache technology, running Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
· Gaming Zone: The NVIDIA, AMD, Alienware and Microsoft-sponsored Gaming Zone showcases top-of-the-line, 64-bit gaming PCs powered by award-winning NVIDIA GeForce 6800 SLI GPUs. NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra cards will be among the prizes for the Gaming Tournament.
NVIDIA Speaking Events at WinHEC
NVIDIA technical experts will lead a series of tutorials and discussions for Windows engineers. Topics include:
· “Evolving the PC Platform: Chipset Directions for 2005 and Beyond,” presented by Mark Overby (Tuesday, April 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m.)
· “Designing Next-Generation Media Center PCs,” presented by Scott Vouri (Tuesday, April 26, 2:00-3:00 p.m.)
· “PCI Express: Spurring New Directions in Graphics,” presented by Barry Wagner (Wednesday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
