ATI is NOT coming out with their SLI type very soon. Lol. They cannot copy SLI and their version of Dual Video cards has yet to make a breakthrough. They are using a method that is totally different from SLi, as Nvidia has it patented, lol.
So, ATI doesn't even have a near answer to SLI.
but, they do have an advantage with the new x850's.
oh yes, they're releasing a x800 pro with 12 pipelines and 128 gddr3 ram for only 200 dollars.
Ummm.. hello??? Nvidia??? You guys are in trouble.