MARKHAM, Canada/ Munich, Germany —May 23, 2006 – ATI Technologies’ (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) superior support of Microsoft Windows Vista™ has made the company’s graphics processors the natural choice to power an overwhelming majority of demo PCs running the new operating system at WinHEC, May 22-25 in Seattle, WA. Over 220 Windows Vista demo systems on display at the event feature ATI graphics processors—a testament to ATI’s exceptional driver stability and advanced support of the new operating system which is set to launch to consumers in January 2007.
Windows Vista demonstration PCs at the event which use ATI graphics processors include 35 AMD gaming systems running the latest game titles on the new operating system, as well as 185 desktop PCs—all of which are publicly accessible by conference delegates to experience Windows Vista first hand.
“Windows Vista represents a huge opportunity for ATI because it makes dedicated, high performance graphics matter to everyone, not just gamers,” said Ben Bar-Haim, VP of Software, ATI Technologies. “The fact that ATI is driving the vast majority of publicly displayed Windows Vista demo PCs at WinHEC demonstrates we are more than ready for the new operating system when it launches— with our complete top-to-bottom line of graphics processors.”
ATI offers a complete line of Windows Vista-ready graphics processors at every price point including:
ATI product series supported by Windows Vista:
* Radeon® 9500, 9550, 9600, 9650, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800, X850
* Radeon® X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900 series
* Mobility™ Radeon® 9550, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800
* Mobility™ Radeon® X1300, X1400, X1600, X1800
* Radeon® Xpress 200, 200M
* FireGL™ V7350, V7300, V7100, V5100, V5000, V3200, V3100
* Mobility™ FireGL® V5200, V5000, V3200, V3100
* FireMV™ 2200 PCIE, FireMV™ 2400 PCIE
Drivers for these products can be downloaded on ATI.com at the following URL: ATI WDDM Drivers for Windows Vista About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics, PC platform technologies and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processor unit (GPU) 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 device markets. With fiscal 2005 revenues of US $2.22 billion, ATI has more than 3,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
