All-in-Wonder 9600 XT - Bundle
As always, there's more to the AIW than just the card. ATI also packs the AIW 9600 XT's box with a handful of goodies that really complete the package.

All-in-Wonders do radio now, too

First up, we have an FM antenna. Unless you plan on using the AIW 9600 XT to listen to the radio, this accessory will probably never make it out of the box. However, it should be a welcome addition for those building media-centric PCs that can handle both audio and video.

The Remote Wonder II

ATI also includes its second generation Remote Wonder II with the AIW 9600 XT. The new RF remote promises better range than the original and features a redesigned button layout and mouse divot. The new mouse divot deserves special attention because it's much more sensitive than the original, which didn't respond well to subtle movements unless the mouse speed was turned all the way down. Unfortunately, I'm not as crazy about the Remote Wonder II's left and right mouse click buttons, which have been moved from below the mouse divot to above it. Maybe I just have stubby thumbs, but it's a lot easier to reach mouse buttons located below the divot. At least the Remote Wonder II's buttons have a more tactile feel than the original's, which were a little mushy.

The Remote Wonder II retains the original's six programmable buttons and also adds a set of auxiliary buttons that allow users to control applications running in the background or in out-of-focus windows. This new layer of flexibility is exposed in ATI's latest Remote Wonder drivers, which I'll get to in a minute.

A little something extra on the software front

Note also that the AIW 9600 XT also comes with a couple of third-party software titles. Full versions of Matchware Mediator 7 and Pinnacle Studio 8 are included in the box, but sadly, no copy of Half-Life 2. Er, make that no coupon for Half-Life 2.