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MEDIA CENTER PC NEWSJuly 11th 2005 ATI Launches All-In-Wonder X800 XL for PCI Express
All-In-Wonder X800 XL supports the PCI Express standard. For additional PC multimedia entertainment, ATI is now enabling full support for Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition with the current All-In-Wonder family. For European customers, All-In-Wonder X800 XL PCI Express will enable analog TV reception along with reception of Digital Video Broadcasting for Terrestrial (DVB-T) television transmissions. DVB-T is becoming the major form of TV broadcast transmissions in Europe. It offers more channels and delivers a better picture and sound quality through a conventional antenna instead of a cable or satellite dish connection. ATI is also enabling support for Microsoft Windows XP Media Center with the All-In-Wonder family (Radeon 9600 and higher). Now computer users can take advantage of a 'single-slot solution' that delivers powerful video graphics support while enabling high-quality TV tuning functionality. All-In-Wonder X800 XL PCI Express continues to deliver the high-quality features found in the All-In-Wonder family of products. New aspects of the multimedia video card include: * Multimedia Center integrated software suite creates a true multimedia experience with Eazylook (a distance user interface for easy to read on-screen information for TV and DVDs), plus TV and FM-On-Demand for saving radio music to MP3 files. Multimedia Center also includes integrated DVD Burning capabilities allowing for media creation done faster than real time;* Radeon X800 XL delivers graphics performance with 400 MHz engine and 256MB 490 MHz memory for exciting gameplay experiences;* For North America, the ATI TV tuner design provides instant viewing of up to 125 channels of cable or antenna broadcasts. The tuner also enables high-quality reception for FM radio broadcasts;* For Europe, the ATI TV tuner will enable analog, DVB-T and FM tuning capabilities while supporting SCART (Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorecepteurs et Televiseurs) connectivity to televisions;* New uniquely designed "domino-style" connector dongles offer innovative modular input and VGA plus DVI-I monitor output connectivity for flexibility and easily accessible combinations; and,* ATI's third-generation radio-frequency remote control device, Remote Wonder Plus, allows for complete computer control with the benefits of wireless connectivity. A 50 per cent reduced price coupon for a Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition remote control is also included. North American versions also will include: * Serious Magic Visual Communicator video production software that integrates real time video with real time 3D graphics;* muvee autoProducer DVD Edition automatic video production software that enables users to quickly and easily create home music videos;* Pinnacle Studio 9 (ATI Version) digital video editing with additional ATI-based features; and,* Gemstar's GuidePlus+ intelligent free integrated program guide (North America only) to view, search, schedule and record TV programs at the click of a mouse. All-In-Wonder X800 XL for PCI Express will be available later this summer with an MSRP of $399 USD. |
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