AMD Unleashes ATI HD 2600 and AT HD 2400

AMD Unleashes
The ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 and

ATI Radeon™ HD
2400 Series, Delivering DirectX® 10 Graphics with Built-In High-Definition Video
Processing

 


ATI Radeon HD
2600 and ATI Radeon HD 2400 graphics processors available at knockout price
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SUNNYVALE,
Calif. —
June 28, 2007 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the
arrival of the ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 and ATI Radeon™ HD 2400 series, the mid-range
and entry-level graphics processors in the ATI Radeon™ HD 2000 series. These
next-generation graphics processing units (GPU) bring premium support for
Windows Vista® with feature-rich DirectX® 10 graphics,
and built-in multimedia functions for an immersive HD video experience on the
PC. Ranging from USD $89-$149
(SEP) for the ATI Radeon HD 2600 series and USD $50-$85 (SEP) for the ATI Radeon
HD 2400 series,
the new graphics solutions deliver compelling performance and image quality at
an unbelievable price point.  The ATI Radeon HD 2600 and ATI Radeon
2400 series have enjoyed broad customer adoption and are designed into a
significant number of major OEM mainstream and value DirectX® 10 PCs to be
shipped in 2H07.

“The ATI Radeon HD 2600 and ATI
Radeon HD 2400 series drive high definition innovation to the mainstream with an
incredible price and performance proposition,” said Rick Bergman, senior vice president, AMD Graphics
Products Group. “With the launch of these new products, AMD is broadening the
reach of The Ultimate Visual Experience™ by putting next-generation, DirectX® 10
discrete graphics technology within reach for more users than ever before.”

The ATI Radeon HD 2600 and ATI Radeon
HD 2400 series deliver remarkable gaming performance and maximize the HD visual
effects within Windows Vista® and DirectX® 10. The powerful second-generation
unified shader architecture introduces the era of immersive HD gaming,
delivering an ideal balance of high performance, advanced visual effects and
breathtaking realism for both the casual and avid gamer.  Gamers wanting more
horsepower will discover that both series feature native ATI CrossFire™
technology, allowing for a wider variety of multi-GPU configurations.

The ATI Radeon HD 2600 series and ATI
Radeon HD 2400 series provide powerful graphics performance for quick
multitasking between applications with the Windows AeroTM 3D user
interface.  ATI Catalyst™ graphics management software is certified for Windows
Vista™ and is designed for quick and easy setup of graphics, video, and multiple
displays.

Both series feature the Unified Video
Decoder (UVD) for advanced hardware HD video processing and HDMI with built-in
HD audio controller for stunning big-screen entertainment.  Home theater
aficionados will be captivated by ATI Avivo™ HD technology that delivers sharp
images and vibrant color fidelity for Blu-ray™ and HD DVD content.

With support for
Blu-rayTM discs and HD DVDs, CyberLink’s PowerDVD Ultra, now offers
support for UVD technology from AMD, ensuring enhanced video quality with low
CPU utilization.

“Through a joint effort, CyberLink
and AMD are bringing high-quality video playback for the latest ATI Radeon HD
2600 and ATI Radeon HD 2400 series graphics cards,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of
CyberLink Corp. “It is quite an achievement for both AMD and CyberLink to
satisfy the growing demand for high-definition video performance within the
mainstream PC market.”

Using an energy-efficient 65 nm
process technology to reduce power consumption, certain ATI Radeon HD 2600
series and ATI Radeon HD 2400 series models are designed to be passively cooled
for a quieter home theatre experience. Availability for both products is
expected in early July.