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AMD announced the arrival of the ATI Radeon\u2122 HD 2600 and ATI Radeon\u2122
HD 2400 series, the mid-range and entry-level graphics processors in the ATI
Radeon\u2122 HD 2000 series. These next-generation graphics processing units (GPU)
bring premium support for Windows Vista\u00ae with feature-rich DirectX\u00ae 10 graphics,
and built-in multimedia functions for an immersive HD video experience on the
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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\u00ae 10 PCs to be shipped in 2H07. <\/P>
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Rick Bergman, senior vice president, AMD Graphics Products
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The ATI Radeon HD 2600 and ATI Radeon HD 2400 series
deliver remarkable gaming performance and maximize the HD visual effects within
Windows Vista<\/STRONG>\u00ae and DirectX\u00ae 10<\/STRONG>
. 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\u2122 technology, allowing for a wider variety of
multi-GPU configurations. <\/P>
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\u2122<\/STRONG>
graphics management software is
certified for Windows Vista\u2122 and is designed for quick and easy setup of
graphics, video, and multiple displays. <\/P>
\u201cThe ATI Radeon HD 2600 and ATI Radeon HD
2400 series drive high definition innovation to the mainstream with an
incredible price and performance proposition. With the launch of these new
products, AMD is broadening the reach of The Ultimate Visual Experience\u2122 by
putting next-generation, DirectX\u00ae 10 discrete graphics technology within reach
for more users than ever before.\u201d