ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE: ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT), the world's largest supplier of graphics, video and multimedia solutions, announced today that it is shipping the Radeon® VE desktop graphics board to the mainstream market with an ESP (estimated street price) of just (US) $99.

The Radeon VE board integrates Hydravision™ technology, allowing for multi-monitor support for increased productivity. Exclusively available with the Radeon VE graphics board, Hydravision enables users to define up to nine multi-monitor configurations, enabling work to be spread across the entire workspace. The Radeon VE graphics board also features ATI's Video Immersion™ technology for high-quality video and DVD playback.

"The Radeon VE desktop graphics board furthers ATI's commitment to leadership in the retail computer space," said Deanna Perkins, Product Manager, Desktop Marketing, ATI Technologies Inc. "With an estimated street price of just $99, the Radeon VE delivers affordable, high-quality, industry-leading graphics designed to meet all the varied requirements of today's mainstream consumer -- with no compromise."

Company Background

Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is the world's largest supplier of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, set-top box, e-appliance and game console markets. The Company has more than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

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