La Gacilly, November 2002. Hercules is delighted to announce the release of its 3D Prophet ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 Pro 64MB, the latest entry in its award-winning line of innovative graphics and multimedia boards.
Created with families, gamers and video enthusiasts in mind, the 3D Prophet ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 Pro 64MB makes it easy to turn your PC into a full-featured stereo TV set, powerful gaming machine and video editing station. This unique all-in-one 3D solution is based on ATI ALL-IN-WONDER® RADEON™ 9000 Pro 64MB technology for the most dynamic, versatile performance on the market.
"The 3D Prophet ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 Pro 64MB’s advanced features make it a complete workstation for video enthusiasts, and a perfect solution for multimedia use,” states Philippe Pecheu, Mainstream Graphics Product Manager at Hercules.
"The RADEON™ 9000 Pro 3D graphics processor powers PC gaming via Direct®X 8.1 hardware acceleration, the highest standard for games this Christmas season, while the on-board TV tuner covers all European TV standards and provides the video editing power users need to create their own movies in a professional way."
Designed to exceed even the most demanding standards for gaming and video editing, as well as TV and DVD viewing, 3D Prophet ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 Pro 64MB provides:
* a strong 2D and 3D performance boost with the RADEON™ 9000 Pro GPU coupled with 64MB DDR RAM.
* a complete video editing studio, allowing users to:
- record video from an analog camcorder in MPEG2 format,
- cut rushes and add titles using the included video software,
- record the final product onto videocassette via a VCR.
* a digital VCR with Time Shifting function, allowing users to view, rewind or stop playback of their favorite programs as they are being recorded.
* a stereo TV tuner supporting all European TV standards (PAL BG/I/DK and Secam L/K) with included Teletext software.
* a radio frequency remote control for full, intuitive access to the included ATI Multimedia Center software suite.
* crisp DVD playback with hardware acceleration and advanced de-interlacing for high-end home theater results.
3D Prophet ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 Pro 64MB benefits from ATI Technologies' vast experience with ALL-IN-WONDER® technology and is completely user-friendly, with all video functions grouped together in the ATI Multimedia Center for the ultimate in efficiency and fun.
Availability:
3D Prophet ALL-IN-WONDER® 9000 Pro 64MB will be released in December 2002 at a recommended retail price of €299 (incl. VAT).
About Hercules Technologies
Founded in the United States in 1982, Hercules developed the industry’s first high-resolution graphics boards for PCs. Having set the monochrome graphics standard, Hercules then proceeded to pioneer advances in color graphics solutions. Over the years, Hercules has constantly sought to evolve, providing innovative lines of graphics, video and audio products, geared principally towards the international gaming community. Hercules has been a division of the Guillemot Corporation Group since 1999.
About Guillemot Corporation
Guillemot Corporation designs and manufactures a complete range of PC hardware products and PC and gaming console accessories. With an active presence in 17 countries, the Group currently distributes its products in a total of 45 countries worldwide. Guillemot Corporation is listed on the Paris Stock exchange, Sicovam code 6672.
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