ATI Announces New ALL-IN-WONDER VE; Newest Value PCI-Based Multimedia Video Card Features Exceptional THEATER 200 Chipset and Video Editing Software

Business Wire, Dec 2, 2002

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MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2002

ATI Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ATYT)(TSX:ATY) announced the new ALL-IN-WONDER(R) VE, now shipping to retail outlets across North America. ATI's newest value multimedia video card, ALL-IN-WONDER VE, is available for USD$129.00 and complements the ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 PRO at USD$449.00, the ALL-IN-WONDER(R) RADEON(TM) 8500DV at USD$199 and the value-priced ALL-IN-WONDER(R) RADEON(TM) 7500 at USD$149.

"There are many low cost PCs available on the market today for well under $1000, many without an AGP port. The ALL-IN-WONDER VE enhances any low cost PC by drastically improving the graphics performance and giving the PC the richest multimedia capabilities on the market today," said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President, Marketing and General Manager, Desktop, ATI Technologies Inc. "According to NPD Intelect, sales of PCI video cards in September 2002 accounted for 36 percent of the total card volume. ALL-IN-WONDER VE is designed to deliver a variety of multimedia TV and game graphics features for this PCI upgrade market."

ALL-IN-WONDER VE provides the following value-packed features:

-- ATI's MULTIMEDIA CENTER version 7.9 is backed by ATI's industry-leading multimedia software expertise and offers a full range of critically-acclaimed multimedia functions including improved DVD playback, new Tranquility 'skin', MULTIMEDIA CENTER Library, support for SVCD compliant video capture, and more;

-- 125-channel stereo TV-tuner;

-- Enhanced TV-ON-DEMAND(TM) PVR for instant replays, pausing live TV or recording live broadcasts for later viewing;

-- Gemstar's GuidePlus  provides an intelligent free integrated program guide (North America only) allows user to view and search TV listing by category, actor/performer, or date. Schedule and record programs at the click of a mouse - all the benefits of a PVR without the monthly fees;

-- Pinnacle Studio 8 (ATI Version) is a full-featured product with additional ATI-based bonuses and delivers powerful features for consumer video editing;

-- ATI's THEATER(TM) 200 for exceptional video and stereo audio quality viewing during live TV and video input and capture - all based on technologies from ATI's digital television research and development;

-- 64MB (megabyte) DDR (double date rate) memory for quality 3D graphics and gaming;

-- Analog Video capture and editing including DVD authoring compatibility;

-- Security/monitoring camera functionality (using attached separate camera);

-- Video output to NTSC/PAL TV or VCR as an independent display within Windows;

-- Support for the ATI's REMOTE WONDER(TM) (sold separately); and,

-- Backed by quality ATI customer support and a 3-year limited warranty, ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 PRO supports Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) 2000, Windows(R) Me, and Windows(R) 98/98 SE (Windows Me driver can be installed on Windows 98/98SE).

Company Background

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 processor unit (VPU) 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 2001 revenues in excess of US $1 billion, ATI has more than 1,900 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

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