Matrox Press Releases June 1996-September 1996 |
Matrox offers best solution for DIP usersNew low price of $279 and advanced features for the Millennium PowerDoc EditionMatrox announces a 45 per cent price drop on the Millennium PowerDoc Edition, the powerful 64-bit PCI display adapter designed for DIP users. The popular Power Doc Edition offers superior levels of price/performance by delivering fast display refresh as high as 85Hz and resolutions up to 1800x1440 for the new low price of $279* (2MB of WRAM). In addition, Matrox is bundling a new document viewer, Docuview 2.0, providing additional advanced features for increased readability and productivity, making PowerDoc the best display tool for DIP users The PowerDoc provides the fastest performance in either grayscale or true-color displays in resolutions as high as 1800 x 1440**, for full optimization of the desktop real-estate. The PowerDoc offers the best return on investment by combining support for hardware color, black and white and video documents. This combination provides the user with the best tool for present needs while planning for future applications. *SRP - U.S. Dollars ** Resolution supported under OS/2 and Win NT. |
Matrox Graphics Accelerators now sold in CompUSA Inc- #1 USA retail chain -Matrox Graphics Inc. is proud to announce its new agreement with the top national retail chain in the United-States: CompUSA. As of September, CompUSA will carry the Matrox series of 64-bit graphics accelerators throughout all its stores. Comprised of the Matrox Millennium® and the Matrox Mystique® graphics accelerators, Matrox has establish strong recognition by providing high performance graphics for the professional and consumer markets at an affordable price. Matrox's position as a leader in the industry will contribute to CompUSA's status as a prevailing supplier of quality hardware. This agreement broadens the accessibility of Matrox's award-winning, industry-standard Matrox Millennium for the high performance business market, and of the new Matrox Mystique which offers 3D games, windows productivity, edutainment and multimedia. CompUSA Inc. is the nation's leading retailer of microcomputers and related products and services. It currently operates 106 Computer Superstores in 50 major metropolitan markets throughout the United-States. |
New Matrox Mystique® receives "HOT PICK" from The Computer PaperMatrox is proud to announce that its new Mystique 3D graphics accelerator was chosen as Best of Comdex Canada by The Computer Paper. This award honors products showcased at Comdex Canada '96 for their technological innovation and development. Following in the footsteps of the award-winning Matrox Millennium, the Matrox Mystique offers a superior solution for 3D games, windows productivity, edutainment and multimedia. Priced at $249(ESP)*, Mystique combines the fastest 2D, video, 3D and DOS acceleration for mainstream users. With the "Best of Comdex Canada" awarded to Mystique, the MGA series pursues its leadership in the graphics accelerator industry, with 126 awards to date.*Canadian ESP |
New Matrox Mystique shipping at a reduced priceNew software bundle and more powerful DAC for only $179*Matrox announces the new Matrox Mystique graphics accelerator is now shipping at a new low price of $179*. Bundled with an exciting combination of new 3D games, including titles from Activision, Sony/Psygnosis and Virgin, a software MPEG decoder and a 3D Web navigator, Mystique is designed to offer a superior solution for 3D games, Windows® productivity, entertainment and multimedia. The Mystique also now integrates a 170MHz RAMDAC to support resolutions up to 1600x1200 and refresh rates as high as 200Hz. First introduced at a price of $199 (ESP) Mystique now ships at a new low price of $179 (ESP) for the 2MB version and $229 (ESP) for the 4MB version, a 22% drop from its original price. Based on the new MGA-1064SG processor, which integrates advanced 3D texture mapping, 2D graphics, video and DOS acceleration, combined with fast SGRAM, Matrox Mystique delivers exceptional acceleration for all mainstream applications. The free software bundle shipping with the retail version of Matrox Mystique includes three exciting 3D games all designed to take full advantage of Mystique's fast 3D texture mapping engine: Scorched Planet from Virgin® and Criterion®; MechWarrior 2 from Activision®; Destruction Derby 2 a promising new sequel to the already popular DD1 by Sony/Psygnosis® as well as a demo version of Monster Trucks Rally. Also included is WIRL, a Direct 3D compatible web plug-in to either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer and Compcore's® software MPEG player for accelerated MPEG video playback at full screen. *Estimated Street Price |
Matrox announces future support for Intel®'s Accelerated Graphics PortMatrox announces that future generations of its award-winning MGA 64-bit multimedia graphics accelerators will take advantage of Intel's Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). Currently the price/performance leader for mainstream graphics, MGA technology will reach even higher levels of graphics performance by taking advantage of AGP. Intel's APG provides high bandwidth connection through which the graphics controller can directly access system memory. This reduces the amount of frame buffer memory required for the data-intensive graphics functions such as 3D graphics. By providing a data transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec, compared to 132 MB/sec for PCI Bus, the AGP provides memory bandwidth capabilities approaching those delivered by dedicated frame buffers today. By coupling this new technology with MGA's proven 64-bit graphics acceleration, Matrox will provide superior solutions for multimedia acceleration on the PC. |
Matrox introduces improved performance for the Matrox Millennium for PCI Power MacMatrox announces new high levels of performance for the Matrox Millennium for the PCI Power Mac. First a new driver is now available to users which significantly increases speed and enhances DDC functionality for full monitor support. Driver 1.11.016 comes in U.S. and International versions and is available at ftp://ftp.matrox.com/pub/mga/mac_os/. Second a new BIOS upgrade 1.11.017 is now available allowing users to take advantage of DDC compliant monitors, such as the Radius PressView SR and AppleVision 1710AV, enhancing compatibility and functionality. This flashable BIOS is easily updated through a new software program which is available at ftp://ftp.matrox.com/pub/mga/mac/bios/. The Matrox Millennium unparalleled price performance value on PCI Power Mac, and accelerates solid 3D rendering through its support of Quick Draw 3D for mainstream modeling and business packages such as RayDream designer and Microspot 3D World. |
Matrox announces strategic partnership with Tech DataNew distributor to broaden accessibility of Matrox Graphics AcceleratorsMatrox announces a strategic partnership with Tech Data Corporation whereby the multinational distributor will carry the MGA series of 64-bit graphics accelerators in the USA and Canada. This agreement broadens the accessibility of Matrox's award-winning, industry-standard Matrox Millennium for the high performance business market, and the new high-performance consumer multimedia accelerator, Matrox Mystique.® |
Matrox redefines the standard for high-performance graphicsMatrox announces major enhancements to the award-winning, high-performance Matrox Millennium. First, a price drop for the 2MB and 4MB Matrox Millennium to $219 and $299 (suggested retail prices) making it the most affordable high-performance graphics accelerator with dual ported memory. The second enhancement is a major refresh of the Matrox Millennium's Windows 95 and Windows NT drivers, with new advanced features to increase productivity, providing further optimization for professional users. This includes a new professional color management utility, added to the Matrox Millennium's feature set, provides a high quality solution for the desktop graphics professional for effective display-to-print color matching. Matrox's new Desk Navigator lets you scroll around a virtual desktop of 2048 x 1536. Finally, Netscape Navigator 2.0 lets you explore the World Wide Web and the rich new VRML world of 3D spaces. |
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