ORCHID PREVIEWS KELVIN VIDEO64 GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR PRODUCT AT FALL RETAILVISION


Fremont, Calif., September 7, 1995 -- Orchid Technology today announced that it will preview its newest graphics accelerator product, the Kelvin Video64, at RetailVision this week. The product offers retail purchasers high-end graphics and MPEG video features at an aggressive price. The Kelvin Video64, a Windows® 95 compatible product, is expected to commence shipping within the next 60 days.

According to Greg Reznick, president of Orchid Technology, "The Kelvin Video64 combines the best technology for consumers, such as real time video scaling, at a price that retailers will find extremely attractive. The product is targeted at computer buyers who are eager to use multimedia technology but aren't willing to spend a fortune. For well under $200, users can get 64-bit graphics, high MPEG frame rates, and full screen resolution."

The Kelvin Video64 features digital video scaling and playback with 64-bit graphics on one card. It supports Windows, CAD and DOS applications and provides full screen digital video playback at maximum frame-rate. It is available in either 1MB or 2MB memory configurations and includes drivers for Windows 95 as well as software that allows use with Windows MPEG files and video CD titles. The product has a suggested retail price of $199, when configured with 1MB of memory, and $249 when configured with 2MB of memory.

"Consumers want the increased video functions this board provides at affordable prices. We've used advanced hardware and software technology to provide MPEG playback features at no additional cost," Reznick noted.

Orchid Technology, a leader in multimedia solutions for the personal computer market, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Micronics Computers, Inc. Orchid develops, designs manufactures and markets a wide range of industry leading multimedia technology including graphics accelerators, digital video, and sound cards. Orchid's 24-hour Bulletin Board Service number is (510) 683-0327. Orchid sales can be reached at (800) 7-ORCHID.


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