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<< March 2, 2001
NVIDIA announced a new program today to a packed crowd of investors, media, and industry analysts. The program is designed to get more GeForce3 cards into the hands of speed-hungry gamers, without forcing undue financial hardship. Dubbed the NVIDIA Donor Program, company representatives claim theirs is the first program of its kind in the US.
"We are striving to push the limits of the PC gaming industry, both technologically and physically," said Brian Burke, NVIDIA PR front man. "With this new program, no longer is the price of the card a barrier to leading edge graphics and insane framerates."
Under the NVIDIA Donor Program, gamers can donate internal organs, which will be applied to the cost of the GeForce3-based video cards from participating manufacturers. Upon successful removal of the organ, donors will receive a mail in rebate certificate. The actual value of the rebate has not yet been determined, although it has been speculated that it will vary based on the organ type.
"Our target fan-base is young and full of life, yet they spend their days sitting in front of a computer screen," commented Derek Perez. "We saw an opportunity to help our fans, and help the community. Losing a kidney is a small price to pay for the graphical power of the GeForce3 GPU. We have actually proven that removing a bladder and installing a urine bag can prolong the gaming experience, since there is no need to use the restroom."
Prospective donors are screened prior to surgery, and NVIDIA will only issue rebates when the procedure is performed at an approved facility.
"With our current product release cycle, we should completely resolve all transplant waiting lists within one year," said Burke. "Most gamers will easily be able to remove one kidney, and a section of their liver, without any adverse effects on their gaming. Such a small sacrifice to enjoy two full product releases."
Jeremy Rodriguez is the first gamer to undergo the procedure, and received his GeForce3 during a ceremony at the press conference. Although still weak from the surgery, he seemed eager to get home to install the card.
"I am pleased to be the first gamer to use the Donor Program. I donated my left testicle and part of my colon, which earned me a $300 rebate. Am I happy? Hell yeah. I seriously doubt I would ever have sex anyway, so the testicle is a small sacrifice to be the first on my block to own one of these babies. Besides, who has time for girls when I am training for the PGL?"
ATI has announced similar plans, aimed at Blood Donation, although support from the gaming community has been limited. >>
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<< March 2, 2001
NVIDIA announced a new program today to a packed crowd of investors, media, and industry analysts. The program is designed to get more GeForce3 cards into the hands of speed-hungry gamers, without forcing undue financial hardship. Dubbed the NVIDIA Donor Program, company representatives claim theirs is the first program of its kind in the US.
"We are striving to push the limits of the PC gaming industry, both technologically and physically," said Brian Burke, NVIDIA PR front man. "With this new program, no longer is the price of the card a barrier to leading edge graphics and insane framerates."
Under the NVIDIA Donor Program, gamers can donate internal organs, which will be applied to the cost of the GeForce3-based video cards from participating manufacturers. Upon successful removal of the organ, donors will receive a mail in rebate certificate. The actual value of the rebate has not yet been determined, although it has been speculated that it will vary based on the organ type.
"Our target fan-base is young and full of life, yet they spend their days sitting in front of a computer screen," commented Derek Perez. "We saw an opportunity to help our fans, and help the community. Losing a kidney is a small price to pay for the graphical power of the GeForce3 GPU. We have actually proven that removing a bladder and installing a urine bag can prolong the gaming experience, since there is no need to use the restroom."
Prospective donors are screened prior to surgery, and NVIDIA will only issue rebates when the procedure is performed at an approved facility.
"With our current product release cycle, we should completely resolve all transplant waiting lists within one year," said Burke. "Most gamers will easily be able to remove one kidney, and a section of their liver, without any adverse effects on their gaming. Such a small sacrifice to enjoy two full product releases."
Jeremy Rodriguez is the first gamer to undergo the procedure, and received his GeForce3 during a ceremony at the press conference. Although still weak from the surgery, he seemed eager to get home to install the card.
"I am pleased to be the first gamer to use the Donor Program. I donated my left testicle and part of my colon, which earned me a $300 rebate. Am I happy? Hell yeah. I seriously doubt I would ever have sex anyway, so the testicle is a small sacrifice to be the first on my block to own one of these babies. Besides, who has time for girls when I am training for the PGL?"
ATI has announced similar plans, aimed at Blood Donation, although support from the gaming community has been limited. >>
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