The recent introduction of Microsoft Vista and a slew of other
3D-optimized applications, including Google Maps and Microsoft Office
2007, has redefined customers' expectations for experiencing
visually-rich mainstream applications on their home and business PCs. As
a result, consumers have now made the GPU a primary requirement in their
PC purchasing decisions. As the only independent GPU provider, NVIDIA
Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is well positioned to capitalize on this
emerging trend, and is proud to announce that it has extended its family
of GeForce 7-Series motherboard graphics processing units (mGPUs) to
Intel processor-based PCs. Starting today, GeForce graphics are more
affordable and accessible than ever before for Intel customers.
"The use of powerful graphics is not limited to just games
anymore. Many of today's most popular business and consumer
applications, including Adobe Acrobat, Second Life, and Apple iTunes are
optimized for the power of a modern GPU," said Jon Peddie,
president of Jon Peddie Research (JPR), a leading market research firm
based in Tiburon, CA. "With their new GeForce mGPUs, NVIDIA is
pioneering the development of new graphics technologies that are helping
to evolve the capabilities of mainstream PC platforms. Customers
understand that their overall PC experience is largely defined by the
graphics processors. Anyone, from a seasoned IT pro to a college student
can compare the PC experience delivered by NVIDIA mGPUs against any
traditional integrated graphics solution and realize the dramatic impact
a modern GPU can make."
The NVIDIA GeForce 7150 mGPU delivers the performance of an
entry-level discrete GPU and leading graphics compatibility when
compared against traditional integrated graphics solutions. The GeForce
7150, 7100, and 7050 mGPUs are designed to support a full range of Intel
CPUs (Core 2, Pentium, and Celeron CPU families), including upcoming
45nm Intel "Penryn" processors and other new features, such as
1333MHz frontside bus technology. In addition to delivering an
unparalleled graphics experience to mainstream PCs, the GeForce 7-Series
mGPUs support optional HDMI or DVI digital output capability to enable
the playback of protected digital content directly from the PC to high-
definition televisions and other displays.
Designed as single chip solutions for cost-effective PC system
integration for both AMD and Intel platforms, all NVIDIA GeForce
7-Series mGPUs enable the premium graphics experience on Windows Vista,
and incorporate NVIDIA nForce core-logic functionality, including
advanced storage and networking features for powering today's
connected digital lifestyles.
"Integrated graphics are no longer 'good enough' for
mainstream applications," said Drew Henry, general manager of MCP
business at NVIDIA. "Windows Vista has opened consumer's eyes
to an entirely new visual experience. We are ecstatic that our customers
will now be able to harness the power of NVIDIA graphics and application
compatibility and have an exceptional PC experience no matter what their
price budget or intended application usage is."
NVIDIA is the recognized market leader for GPU desktop and notebook
solutions for both Intel and AMD platforms. New PCs and motherboards
featuring the NVIDIA GeForce 7-series mGPUs for Intel platforms will be
available later this month directly from global system integrators and
industry-leading motherboard partners including: Abit, Asrock, Asus,
Biostar, Colorful, ECS, EVGA, Foxconn, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Hassee, Inno3D,
Jetway, J&W, Maxsun, MSI, Onda, Palit, PC Partner, PNY, Supox,
Unika, XFX, and more.
To watch a video podcast on NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series mGPUs, visit
http://download.nvidia.com/video/pr/NV_GeForce_mGPUs.wmv. For more
technical information on NVIDIA mGPUs, please visit
http://www.nvidia.com/mGPU.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics
processor technologies. The company creates innovative,
industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and
mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has
offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com or call
408/486-2772.
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