Press Release
- Archives 2001
ATI graphics chosen to power TongFang business desktop PCs
ATI enhances graphics capabilities of corporate systems
Friday December 21, 2001
MARKHAM, Ontario, –
ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT), a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions, today announced that TongFang®, a leading supplier of consumer, corporate and notebook PCs in Mainland China, has selected ATI’s RAGE™ 128 PRO graphics technology for its ChaoYue3500D, desktop personal computer for businesses.
The ChaoYue3500D is a Pentium 4, 1.5 GHz (gigahertz) system featuring 128MB (megabytes) of memory, a 40GB (gigabyte) hard drive, CD ROM and a 15” CRT (cathode ray tube) monitor. The ChaoYue3500D is designed to be easily managed, perform well in a business environment and offer upgrade options as the business and user needs change over time.
“Combining ATI’s graphics capabilities with TongFang’s ChaoYue3500D will allow users to handle graphics-intense applications with ease,” said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Desktop Group, ATI Technologies Inc. “ATI is committed to developing cutting-edge graphics solutions and bringing high-end graphics functions into the mainstream.”
“We chose ATI’s RAGE™ 128 PRO graphics controller because it offers stability, versatility and value,” said Larry Ma, TsingHua TongFang Co., Ltd., Computer Company Business PC Products Dept. “These are qualities customers expect from TongFang, and require for the success of their businesses.”
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Company Background
Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a
world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia
solutions for the personal computer and Mac platforms. The
pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry,
ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, workstation,
set-top box, game console and other consumer appliances 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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