Diamond Multimedia acquires Micronics, a motherboard manufacturer. How long before we see ZiVA-PC on the motherboard?
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<<As multimedia peripherals become an increasingly important factor in the design and sales of personal computer systems, and
as the personal computer converges with low-cost digital appliances, Diamond Multimedia anticipates an expanding market
for integrated systems boards that combine the attributes of both low-cost and multimedia capabilities. Diamond's acquisition
of Micronics therefore comprises two strategic initiatives: first, Diamond intends to leverage Micronics' existing motherboard
business through Diamond's worldwide procurement, sales and customer support infrastructure, including the sale of
Micronics' Twister LX, Redstone and Helios motherboards which support the Pentium II, up to dual 400 MHz processors,
the accelerated graphics port (AGP) and front side bus speeds up to 100 MHz.
Second, Diamond intends to combine Micronics' motherboard expertise and highly-qualified engineering team with Diamond's
multimedia and communications expertise to develop integrated multimedia systems boards for the sub-$1,000 PC market and
the emerging set-top, media center and Internet appliance market. >> |
