ATI's Radeon'R' graphics processors selected by Russia's largest PC manufacturer for top-to-bottom PC lineup18 June 2006
ATI GPUs will appear in all back- to-school home and multimedia PCs from DEPO Computers
ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY) (NASDAQ: ATYT), a global leader in PC graphics, today announced that its Radeon® graphics processors family have been selected to power DEPO Computers' entire line of home and multimedia Ego PCs for the back-to-school season. Starting in late August, DEPO Ego systems powered by ATI's Radeon® X1300, Radeon® X1600, Radeon® X1800 and Radeon® X1900 GPUs will be available in major Russian retail stores as well as at DEPO.RU e-tail store.
"ATI has provided leading graphics solutions to the world's largest PC manufacturers for 20 years. We're pleased to partner with DEPO Computers, Russia's top PC manufacturer to provide advanced home multimedia systems based exclusively on ATI graphics. DEPO Ego PCs featuring ATI Radeon® X1K series GPU delivers the ultimate visual experience to customers across Russia," said Dave Orton, President & Chief Executive Officer, ATI Technologies Inc.
"Our customers have long benefited from the quality of ATI graphics and ATI's excellent support and customer service, and this ATI-exclusive lineup of PCs will enhance our leadership position in the Russian market," said Robert Lamson, Managing Director of DEPO Computers.
"This signifies a landmark moment for ATI Technologies in Russia when a major system integrator in Russia decided to use exclusively ATI-based graphics in the back to school product lineup. The new DEPO Ego PC series will be available in all major retail networks across Russia, allowing a large number of PC buyers to experience the power of Radeon X1K series graphics," said Alex Zhavoronkov, Director Sales, Russia & CIS, ATI Technologies (Europe), GmbH.
The Radeon X1K family offers a GPU that is right for everyone. Competitive gamers and enthusiasts looking for the absolute best will want the Radeon® X1900, the fastest consumer graphics processor on the planet. For users wanting a flexible solution for mainstream gaming and tasks such as editing photos and videos, the Radeon X1600 delivers excellent image quality and features. For those who want all of the features and capabilities of the Radeon X1800 and Radeon X1600 but who are on a budget, the Radeon X1300 delivers unmatched price-performance and features.
About DEPO Computers
DEPO Computers Company (www.depo.ru) is the largest manufacturer of computer systems in Russia. The company's manufacturing facilities are certified to ISO 9001-2001 standards, and produce up to 2000 computers and 100 servers per day. Servers, workstations and personal computers are presently produced under the DEPO and DEPO Ego brand names. DEPO computer systems are supplied throughout the country through an extensive partner network. DEPO produces PC systems for a broad range of customers including small, medium and large businesses, state institutions and agencies and retail users. DEPO Computers is integrated into the DEALINE E-business Hub.
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).
Important Information Regarding Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release, including but not limited to the availability of in DEPO Ego PCs containing ATI's Radeon X1300, X1600, X1800 and X1900 GPUs in major Russian retail stores as well as at DEPO.RU e-tail store, and the strategic partnership with DEPO Computers , may be considered "forward-looking". Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and, accordingly, entail various risks and uncertainties. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include potential software or hardware-related issues or conflicts, the development of new products or technologies, overall system performance and other unforeseen risks. We therefore cannot provide any assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, including our 2005 Annual Information Form and 2005 Annual Report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Our Form 40-F and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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