Press Release
- 2003
ATI unveils the Mobility™ FIREGL™ T2 mobile workstation processor
Desktop workstation-class graphics processing power
for digital content creators and engineering professionals now available
in HP Compaq mobile workstation nw8000
Thursday
November 13, 2003
MARKHAM, ON – Delivering an impressive combination of
innovative technologies and desktop performance levels to the
mobile workstation market segment, ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY,
NASDAQ:ATYT) today unveiled the Mobility™ FireGL™ T2
mobile workstation processor.
Now shipping in the industry-leading HP Compaq mobile workstation
nw8000, the Mobility FireGL T2 delivers the industry’s
best mobile workstation performance in key benchmarks including
Viewperf 3dsmax-02 and proe-02 test suites1 . It also delivers
lightning-fast geometry processing, realistic rendering, and
optimized application performance for developers, CAD engineers
and digital content creators.
“The Mobility FireGL T2 delivers the ultimate combination
of performance, portability, workstation features, and application
certified software support for workstation users who no longer
want to be strapped to the confines of their office,” said
Dinesh Sharma, Director of Workstation Products, ATI Technologies
Inc. “The HP Compaq mobile workstation nw8000 has set the
new gold standard for mobile workstation-class notebook PCs.”
ATI’s Mobility FireGL T2 raises the bar in the mobile
workstation market. For the first time, mobile workstations can
deliver stunning graphics performance that rivals many desktop-class
workstations. Based on the powerful FGL™ 9600 Visual Processing
Unit (GPU), the Mobility FireGL T2 features the industry’s
highest performance mobile workstation solution and widest array
of workstation features including:
- Certified for leading applications in the CAD and
DCC markets
- Proven OpenGL® and DirectX® 9 drivers with support
for Windows® and Linux® platforms
- 128 MB high-speed
DDR memory with 128-bit memory interface
- Hardware accelerated
rendering for lightning fast 3D and 2D graphics acceleration
- Complete
array of workstation features and functionality including
dual monitor support, hardware accelerated anti-aliasing,
overlay planes and more, providing superior image quality and
productivity
- Fully programmable pixel and vertex shader support
is now possible with ATI's SmartShader™ technology, providing
more control over content creation and added realism. Enables
advanced per-pixel effects such as reflective bump mapping, anisotropic
lighting and Phong shading
- Maximized battery life and performance
with ATI's PowerPlay™ technology
- POWER-ON-DEMAND - constantly
monitors system activity, dynamically adjusting clocks and
voltage based on user scenario
- Up to 6 textures per single
rendering pass and 8 samples per pixel
- 16 programmable sample
modes, selectable on a per pixel basis
- Complete array of
workstation features and functionality including dual monitor
support, hardware accelerated anti-aliasing,
overlay planes and more, providing superior image quality and
productivity
- Integrated dual-channel LVDS, with support
for QXGA resolutions (2048x1536) with an integrated 165 MHz
TMDS transmitter
(Digital Flat Panels)
1 Mobility FireGL T2 running in HP nw8000 – 3D Studio
Max - 13.71, Pro ENGINEER – 24.50; Nvidia Quadro FX Go700
running in similarly configured competitive mobile workstation – 3D
Studio Max - 13.27, Pro ENGINEER – 22.13
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availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About ATI Technologies
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 (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 markets. With 2003 revenues
in excess of US $1.3 billion, ATI has more than 2,200 employees
in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ
(ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
Contact Information
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site at http://www.ati.com
For Information:
Chris Hook, Public Relations Manager, Mobile and Integrated Business
Unit, at
(905) 882-2600, Ext. 8477 or chook@ati.com
Other ATI Contacts:
Anne Ferguson, Porter Novelli Canada, at (416) 422-7154 or anne.ferguson@porternovelli.com
For investor relations support, please contact:
Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations, ATI Technologies Inc.,
at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 or janet@ati.com
