The decision to build a PCI DualHead graphics card responds to the high market demand for a PCI version of the feature-rich Millennium G450 AGP. The Millennium G450 PCI will introduce the advantages of DualHead technology to an even larger segment of the PC market by targeting users of systems with baseline graphics or non-upgradeable AGP graphics such as the Intel(R) i810 based systems. The Millennium G450 PCI will also bring leading-edge graphics technology to users of older systems without AGP support, laptops with PCI docking stations and users of AGP systems with an available PCI slot.
By delivering a PCI version of the Millennium G450 to users with legacy systems, Matrox is outfitting them with the same technology that has been selected by the world’s leading OEMs such as Dell, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, IBM and Fujitsu, said Kamran Ahmed, senior manager, strategic marketing and product management, Matrox Graphics Inc.
As the most advanced dual-display solution on the market, Matrox pioneered DualHead technology offers end-users flexibility and powerful multitasking options. With eight possible display combinations and five operational modes, DualHead users can customize their display space using a choice of either RGB monitors, analog flat panel screens or TVs. Now, with third-generation DualHead, Matrox users can also enjoy increased productivity on the Web with the eDualHead(TM) browser-enhancement suite.
Powered by Matrox’s unified drivers, the Millennium G450 PCI features unequaled image quality with the world’s leading Windows(R) acceleration. As the first to introduce unified drivers in 1996, Matrox defined the standard for reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for graphics cards through an architecture that enables MIS managers to qualify and deploy only one driver for multiple Matrox products.
Pricing and Availability
The Millennium G450 PCI will be available through traditional Matrox distribution channels including Matrox’s online store at www.shopmatrox.com in Q2 ’01 for U.S. $115.
The Evolution of DualHead
Launched in 1999, DualHead technology supported eight different display configurations and consisted of five modes: Clone, DVDMax, Multi-Display, TV Output, and Zoom. A year later, second-generation DualHead expanded on these features with the addition of Matrox Multi-Desktop, Snapshot, Multi-Zoom and DVD playback on a monitor-an alternative to the original secondary output to TV. Now, with third-generation DualHead, Matrox dual display technology evolves even further to include true multi-display support in Windows 2000ii, improved usability features, such as access to all modes without rebooting, and the eDualHead browser-enhancement suite designed to power e-business and the Web.
