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CORRECTING and REPLACING AMD Receives First Ever DisplayPort(TM) Certification for PC Graphics
AMD Customers Ready Today for Next Generation of Computing
Displays
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AMD RECEIVES FIRST EVER DISPLAYPORT(TM) CERTIFICATION FOR PC
GRAPHICS
AMD Customers Ready Today for Next Generation of Computing
Displays
Today it was announced AMD (NYSE: AMD) was extending its visual
computing leadership with the first availability of products that
conform to the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) first
DisplayPort(TM) certification. The certification has been awarded to
the ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3400, ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3600, ATI Radeon(TM) HD
3800, ATI FireMV(TM) 2260 graphics products, and the AMD 780G
integrated graphics chipset(1). As the next generation of PC display
connection technology, the DisplayPort interface delivers twice the
output capacity of DVI, moving the industry forward to a new
generation of brilliant display capabilities.
"Dell is pleased to see AMD achieve the first DisplayPort
Certification for PC graphics with the ATI Radeon HD 3000 products,
ATI FireMV 2260 and AMD 780G," said Bruce Montag, Office of the CTO,
Dell. "The VESA DisplayPort Certified Logo assures customers that
DisplayPort products interoperate and provide a great digital display
experience."
"AMD has been a driving force in the development of DisplayPort,"
said Bill Lempesis, Executive Director, VESA. "The ATI Radeon HD 3000
series of graphics cards are the first source devices to achieve
DisplayPort certification."
"AMD is proud to be recognized with the selection of the ATI
Radeon HD 3000 products, ATI FireMV 2260, and AMD 780G integrated
graphics chipset as the first certified source devices for
DisplayPort. This certification gives PC consumers next-generation
display capabilities today," said Matt Skynner, vice president of
marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. "With twice the capacity of
DVI, DisplayPort delivers a wide variety of eye popping high
definition content including games, movies and advanced applications
yet to be created. We honor our VESA membership by remaining committed
to deliver the Ultimate Visual Experience(TM) to consumers with superb
display technologies."
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of
innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and
consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open
innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior
customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses
worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
(C) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo,
ATI, the ATI logo, Radeon, FireMV, The Ultimate Visual Experience, and
combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks
of their respective owners.
(1) The ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3400, ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3600, ATI
Radeon(TM) HD 3800, ATI FireMV(TM) 2260, and AMD 780G chipset have
full support for DisplayPort(TM) as it is built into the processor
itself; availability in consumer products is determined by the
specific solution provider (board partner, PC manufacturer or notebook
vendor).
AMD
John Swinimer, 905-882-2600, ext. 2704 (PR)
Johnm.swinimer@amd.com
or
Ruth Cotter, 408-749-3887 (IR)
ruth.cotter@amd.com
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