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Avi Singh
ELSA, Inc.
408-919-9100 ext. 140
avi@elsa.com
Courtney Zoog
Focal Point Communications
415-289-0351
courtneyzoog@earthlink.net
ELSA uleashes the ultimate gaming bundle - ERAZOR III and 3D REVELATOR
Extreme 3D Performance Transforms Immersive Gaming Experience Santa Clara, Calif. - June 14, 1999 - ELSA Inc., a world leader in computer graphics add-on and peripheral solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the much-anticipated 32MB ERAZOR III 2D/3D desktop graphics accelerator. Propelled by the immense power and unsurpassed 3D features of the NVIDIATM RIVA TNT2 (TwiN-Texel) 128-bit graphics processor, the high-performance ERAZOR III enables PC applications and entertainment graphics to achieve their maximum potential. Bundled with the ERAZOR III, is the revolutionary ELSA 3D REVELATOR stereo eyewear which offers PC game players an entirely new, immersive game experience by bringing IMAXÒ-like reality to the standard PC. By transforming pseudo-3D game graphics into life-like, stereoscopic 3D, the 3D REVELATOR delivers the ultimate immersive gaming experience. "The ELSA ERAZOR III is enabling game enthusiasts to finally realize the potential of their 3D games." said Uli Theissen, president of ELSA, Inc. "The ERAZOR III with 3D REVELATOR bundle is the most exciting advancement in computer gaming since the introduction of 3D." The ERAZOR III is a powerful graphics acceleration solution that provides state-of-the-art 3D quality and performance for PC gaming enthusiasts. ERAZOR III features the latest bus technology, supporting AGP 4X, a TwiN-Texel Rendering Pipeline and full 128-bit memory interface. With up to 32 MB of display memory for texturing and imaging, the ERAZOR III delivers 250 mega-pixels-per-second (MPPS) fill rate, and over 8 million polygons per second in 1600x1200 TrueColor at 85 Hz refresh rate. A version of ERAZOR III is also available with integrated Video-In/Video-Out (VIVO), enabling users to capture and display video and play arcade-like games on their television sets. According to industry guru Alex "Sharky" Ross, editor-in-chief at Sharkey Extreme, an online gaming site, "ELSA's ERAZOR III offers a well rounded set of drivers/utilities, and when combined with the 3D REVELATOR glasses and the quality of the TNT2 chipset, it makes for a very solid all-round package." The ELSA 3D REVELATOR has generated much enthusiasm, approval and support in anticipation of its availability. The 3D REVELATOR won the "Best Product Accessory" award at RetailVision this Spring, and early reviews of the 3D stereo glasses have been phenomenal. Hardware expert Eric Lizotte at GA Games claims that the 3D REVELATOR glasses "...are definitely the best glasses of this sort I have ever seen. They worked well in all the games I tried with them." Kevin Perko at Duane's Home Hardware Page says, "These glasses ROCK!...I give these glasses a full fledge 4 1/2 Stars." The ELSA 3D REVELATOR features the latest LCD stereo control technology (patent pending) to transform standard PCs, playing Microsoft DirectX 6.0-based games, into an astounding three-dimensional stereo experience. The lightweight, fully-adjustable ergonomic design of the high-quality 3D REVELATOR offers long-lasting, undiluted 3D gaming fun at full resolution (1280x1024 pixels) and 16-bit or 32-bit color depth. 3D REVELATOR is available in two versions: cable tethered or wireless infra-red. The ERAZOR III + 3D REVELATOR bundle also comes with ELSA's exclusive WINman graphics utility suite which provides users with the tools to custom configure their system's graphics to the optimal settings for their needs. Also included in the bundle are more than 20 new exciting playable demo games including Descent 3, Motoracer 2, NBA Live 99, NHL 99, Need for Speed 3, Rogue Squadron, Tomb Raider 2, Turok 2, and more. Pricing and Availability The ERAZOR III + 3D REVELATOR bundle is available now, in two competitively priced 32 MB versions: The ERAZOR III eXtreme includes Video-In/Video-Out (VIVO) and the wireless infra-red version of the 3D REVELATOR (suggested retail price $289). The ERAZOR III 32 MB version includes the cable tethered version of the ELSA 3D REVELATOR and does not offer VIVO functionality (suggested retail price $229). Both ERAZOR III versions come with a 6-year warranty, and are available for purchase at national distributors such as Ingram Micro and Tech Data and national resellers including BuyComp, The 3D Shop and Digital Video Direct.
ELSA Information
ELSA Inc. is a subsidiary of ELSA AG, a Germany based publicly listed company,
trading on the 'Neuer Markt' trading segment of the Frankfurt stock exchange.
Founded in 1980, ELSA has built a world-class reputation in high-performance 2D
and 3D graphics solutions for professional workstations, commercial desktop and
consumer PCs. In addition ELSA offers a wide range of communications products
such as modems, ISDN-internet access solutions and PC based videoconferencing
products. Please visit http://www.elsa.com for more information about ELSA.
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Courtney Zoog Dana Forsyth Michael Viramontes
Focal Point Communications ELSA, Inc. ELSA, Inc.
707-875-3556 408-919-9100 x134 408-919-9100 x105
courtneyzoog@earthlink.net danaf@elsa.com michaelv@elsa.com
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