Powerful multimedia notebook offers the world's fastest
and most feature-rich graphics for mobile users

MARKHAM, ON - December 16, 2002 - ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT), the world's number one supplier of notebook graphics technology, today announced that the MOBILITY(tm) RADEON(tm) 9000, the industry's most powerful and exciting mobile visual processor, has been selected by Fujitsu Siemens Computers for their Amilo D Series consumer notebook.

"The MOBILITY RADEON 9000's extensive feature-set and unsurpassed performance represent the leading edge of high-end mobile graphics," said Reuven Soraya, Director of Marketing, Mobile Products, ATI Technologies Inc. "The power-packed Amilo D x820 notebook takes full advantage of the MOBILITY RADEON 9000's lightning-fast 3D acceleration, DirectX 8.1 programmable pixel shaders, smooth DVD (digital versatile disc) playback, integrated TV-out and multi-monitor support to deliver a versatile notebook with desktop-level performance."

Built to usher in the next generation of advanced digital functionality and deliver an unmatched visual experience even under the most extreme conditions, the features of MOBILITY RADEON 9000 include:

* Hardware support for version 1.4 programmable pixel and vertex
shaders: ATI's SMARTSHADER(tm) technology takes advantage of the advanced new features in Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 and means even the newest and most advanced 3D games will be fully supported;
* The world's first mobile quad-pipe 3D architecture: Four parallel
rendering pipelines to power the most challenging games and 3D business multimedia applications with amazing speed;
* A significantly enhanced version of ATI's industry-leading
POWERPLAY(tm) power management technology, which extends battery life in 3D applications and DVD playback and delivers improved power-to-performance ratios;
* Industry-leading Internet video streaming: FULLSTREAM(tm) technology
leverages pixel shaders to accelerate video and improve the quality and scalability of streaming media formats.

The Amilo D Series notebook is powered by Intel® Pentium® 4 processors or Intel Celeron processors and comes equipped with up to 2048MB DDR SDRAM memory and a hard drive up to 60 GB. Large 14.1" or 15" XGA and SXGA+ TFT displays, standard IEEE 1394 and S-Video out port, choice of DVD or Combo CD-RW/DVD drives and USB 2.0 guarantee an exceptional visual experience and the power for today's and tomorrow's computing applications.

About ATI
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 processing 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 2001 revenues in excess of US $1 billion, ATI has more than 1,900 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

About Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company. Serving the needs of large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and consumers the company operates in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It offers a unique choice of world-class computer technology and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. Embedded in a global cooperation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes advantage of the strengths and the innovative power of its parent companies Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG.


"Powering the Information Age" is the company's vision. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will enable people to freely access information and services anywhere and at any time with world-leading products, services and solutions, thus ensuring people's success within a knowledge-based society. The strategic direction is focused on Mobility and Business Critical Computing as the key drivers of the Information Age in the 21st century