NVIDIA Announced Latest ATI Graphics Killer, The GeForce 6 Series

NVIDIA Corporation, a leader in visual processing solutions, introduced the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 models of graphics processing units (GPUs) for high-performance desktop computers. The NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series, which includes the flagship GeForce 6800 Ultra and GeForce 6800, is designed to deliver the ultimate graphics experience, including:

• Industry-leading 3D performance- new superscalar 16-pipe architecture delivers more than twice that of current industry leading NVIDIA GPUs
  
• New features, including Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 feature set - for ultra-realistic cinematic effects
  
• Unprecedented on-chip video processing engine - enabling high-definition video and DVD playback

The first GPUs based on the NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series, the GeForce 6800 Ultra and GeForce 6800 models, are manufactured using IBM’s high-volume 0.13-micron process technology and are currently shipping to leading add-in-card partners, OEMs, system builders, and game developers.

No mention of Apple was made in NVIDIA's announcement but then again no other OEM was mentioned either. Apple has moved more to ATI graphics recently, especially in its top end models.