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Using QuickTime Playback

The RADEON™ MAC® EDITION’s QuickTime playback acceleration allows you to stretch even the smallest movies to full screen size without compromising frame rate or image

quality. RADEON™ MAC® EDITION’s hardware scaler maintains the original quality of your QuickTime movie when scaling to a larger size – even full screen.

The RADEON™ MAC® EDITION’s QuickTime playback acceleration displays in millions of colors, even if the current color depth setting is 256 colors. When the monitor is set to display in grayscale, QuickTime movies are accelerated in grayscale, they are not converted to color. When scaling video,

RADEON™ MAC® EDITION uses special hardware techniques (alpha blending and chroma interpolation) to enhance the video quality instead of just repeating pixels.

To use RADEON™ MAC® EDITION’s playback acceleration, you must have QuickTime version 4.0 or greater installed on your computer.

Optimizing Video Playback

When you scale a movie, your computer switches from

QuickTime’s software scaler to RADEON™ MAC® EDITION’s hardware scaler to produce better results. However, QuickTime will not switch to hardware scaling in the following situations:

•playing video in double size

Try manually scaling the video slightly off exactly double the size.

•pausing the video

•using single frame advance

•watching the video in reverse

•playing a video that has not been saved in Cinepak, Indeo, or MPEG-1 compressed format

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107-40214-20, RADEON MAC EDITION specifications

ATI Technologies has been a significant player in the graphics card market, and one of its standout products is the Radeon Mac Edition, model 107-40214-20. This graphics card is designed specifically for Macintosh systems, emphasizing performance, compatibility, and advanced features tailored for Mac users.

The Radeon Mac Edition is built on ATI's proprietary architecture that leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver impressive graphics performance. With a core clock speed that ensures smooth rendering of high-definition content, this card is particularly suited for users who engage in video editing, graphic design, and 3D rendering. The Mac Edition is optimized to support the macOS environment, providing seamless integration and maximum performance for applications that specifically leverage GPU acceleration.

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The card features a generous amount of video memory, which plays a crucial role in enabling high-resolution textures and supporting multiple display setups. Users can expect exceptional performance when running multiple applications simultaneously, making multitasking and workflow management more efficient.

Additionally, the Radeon Mac Edition supports various display outputs, including HDMI and DisplayPort, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of monitors. This versatility enables users to connect multiple displays, enhancing productivity for tasks such as video editing and design work.

Power consumption has been considered during the design of the Radeon Mac Edition, allowing it to perform efficiently without generating excessive heat. This characteristic is particularly important for Mac systems, which often have a focus on thermals and quiet operation.

In conclusion, the ATI Technologies Radeon Mac Edition, model 107-40214-20, is a powerful graphics solution designed for Mac users who demand performance and reliability. Its commitment to advanced technologies, compatibility with macOS, and enhanced graphics capabilities make it an excellent choice for creative professionals and gamers alike. With its impressive specifications and feature set, this graphics card stands as a testament to ATI's innovative engineering in the world of computer graphics.
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