eMachines Selects ATI RADEON(tm) 9100 IGP

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MARKHAM, ON/ Munich, Germany - March 17, 2004 - ATI Technologies Inc. today announced that the RADEONTM 9100 IGP, the world's most powerful, feature-rich integrated graphics processor, will power eMachines new 5210 desktop PC.

"In selecting a graphics processor for the 5210 we needed to strike a balance between high-performance and cost effectiveness," said Gary Elsasser, Vice President, Technology and Platform Development, eMachines. "By choosing ATI's industry-leading RADEON 9100 IGP, we provide value to our customers through offering powerful multimedia graphics at an attractive price point."



ATI is continuing to raise the bar in the integrated graphics space with performance-leading products such as the RADEON 9100 IGP," said Philip Eisler, Vice President and General Manager, Mobile and Integrated, ATI Technologies Inc. "Being selected by eMachines provides a strong endorsement and testament to ATI's innovation and leadership in the integrated graphics processor market."

The 5210 desktop PC is now shipping, and is exclusively available at Dixons Group PLC, one of Europe's largest computer retailers. "With the 5210 we can offer a PC with mass market appeal that provides an optimal mix of power, performance and value," said Peter Lyons, European Buying Director, Dixons Group PLC. "The addition of the RADEON 9100 IGP allows us to offer our customers a no compromise visual experience, ensuring they can support a wide range of 3D gaming and multimedia applications."

In addition to featuring RADEON 9100 IGP graphics, the eMachines 5210 also includes an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 512 MB DDR RAM, 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, and CD-RW and DVD Drives, and an 8-in-1 front panel media reader.

The RADEON 9100 IGP will be on display at CeBIT 2004 (Hall 23, Stand C04), which takes place March 18-24 in Hannover Germany.

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