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ATI Theater 650 Pro: Bringing TV to the PC - Perfecting Analog and Digital TV Worldwide

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Overview After years of build-up, the media PC revolution has begun. Driven by such trends as the worldwide migration to digital over-the-air television broadcasting and the imminent arrival of next-generation HD optical discs, consumers are demanding solutions which deliver the immersive experiences promised by these new technologies. The media PC in particular is seen as a key enabler and is well-placed to become the hub of the home entertainment network. Key to this vision is the delivery of high quality television on the PC. From using the computer as a television to recording TV shows, the idea of turning a personal computer into an intelligent TV watching/recording device is attracting millions of users worldwide.

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Publisher	Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)	File Format	PDF
Date Published	June 2006	Downloads	2
Format	White Papers
Topics	Desktop Systems - PCs, 3D Modeling and Rendering

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