ATI's RADEON'R' 9200 Drives Graphics Performance in Apple Mac mini

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
    Macworld San Francisco 2005

    SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2005--Macworld--ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) today announced that the RADEON(R) 9200 is the graphics solution for Apple's innovative entry-level consumer desktop, the Mac mini. The RADEON 9200 is a full-featured, high-performance graphics processor which gives the Mac mini a competitive advantage for running digital lifestyle and entertainment titles over other computers in this price class.

    The RADEON 9200 with a 32 MB frame buffer features dedicated hardware support for vertex and pixel shaders for exhilarating 3D performance. It also incorporates high-resolution support for both CRT and digital flat panel displays, including the all-digital, high-performance 20-inch Apple Cinema Display.

    "By implementing the RADEON 9200 discrete graphics solution in the Mac mini, Apple is breaking the mould when it comes to low-cost systems," said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President, PC Business Unit ATI. "ATI and Apple continue to bring innovative, creative solutions to customers at all price points."

    For more information, please visit www.ati.com or www.apple.com.

    About ATI Technologies

    ATI Technologies Inc. is the 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 delivering 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 device markets. With 2004 revenues of US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on Nasdaq (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

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CONTACT: For media inquiries: ATI Technologies Inc. Carrie Maynard Public Relations Specialist (905) 882-2600, Ext. 8181 cmaynard@ati.com OR Other ATI Contacts: Derek Baker, Senior Consultant Porter Novelli Canada (416) 422-7158 derek.baker@porternovelli.com OR For investor relations support, please contact: Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations ATI Technologies Inc. (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 jcraig@ati.com

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