Diamond Multimedia AnnouncesStealth III Design Win With Micron Electronics
July 1, 1999 02:06 PM
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 1999--
Diamond Stealth III S500 Series of Graphics Accelerators Featured in Micron's Client Pro CS Desktop Computers
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. DIMD , a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, today announced Micron Electronics MUEI has selected Diamond's Stealth III graphics accelerators for their Client Pro CS computer line. Diamond's Stealth III S500 series, featuring S3 Incorporated's SIII Savage4 line of graphics controllers, provides a high-quality solution delivering AGP 2X support and S3 texture compression (S3TC(TM)) at a compelling price for today's PC consumers.
"Diamond Multimedia has been recognized for consistently providing leading edge technology to PC manufacturers worldwide," said Scott Vouri, vice president and general manager of the Multimedia Division at Diamond. "Micron's decision to add another Diamond graphics accelerator to their line of desktop computers confirms their dedication to bring quality solutions that represent technology's cutting edge in graphics to their customers."
Stealth III Graphics Solutions
Micron is currently shipping the Client Pro CS System with the Diamond Stealth III S520 graphics accelerator, an 8MB OEM version of Diamond's Stealth III S540. Powered by S3's super-pipelined 128-bit Savage4 LT(TM) processor, Diamond's Stealth III S520 delivers single-pass multi-texturing, 32-bit rendering, resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200, complete AGP 2X technology and full support for Intel Pentium III(R) controllers. Diamond's Stealth III line of graphics accelerators are also designed to enhance applications developed using the DirectX 6.1 and OpenGL(R) APIs. For higher performance, a 16MB Stealth III S540 powered by S3's Savage4 Pro + is available to Micron customers as an upgrade.
The Stealth III S500 series features S3's unique S3TC hardware texture compression, an industry-standard feature included in DirectX 6.1 that is capable of storing 240MB of texture in 64MB of system memory. With support for textures up to 2048 x 2048, the Stealth III S500 series also delivers the necessary power for processing high-quality resolutions and photo-realistic images when using today's complex 3D applications.
"The Stealth III S500 series, featuring S3's Savage4 architecture, offers Micron's customers an optimal graphics solution for everything from every-day business applications up to graphics intensive computer games," said Dan Karr, vice president of Worldwide Sales for S3 Incorporated. "Given S3's recent announcement that it will acquire Diamond Multimedia, top tier PC manufacturers such as Micron Electronics can continue to expect graphics solutions from S3/Diamond that offer a 'no-compromise' approach to performance, quality, affordability and support."
Pricing and Availability
PC customers that purchase a Client Pro CS system may take advantage of upgrading to a 16MB Stealth III S540 for $49.00 by ordering it through Micron's website: micronpc.com.
The retail 32MB Stealth III S540 configuration featuring the Savage4 Pro + processor can be purchased at the current U.S. estimated retail price (ERP) of $129.95 through major retailers, including Babbages, Best Buy, CompUSA, and Electronics Boutique, as well as from on-line retailers including Diamond's own Online Store at diamondmm.com.
About Diamond Multimedia
Diamond Multimedia is a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, providing advanced products that enable desktop computer users to create, access and experience compelling, new media content from their PC's and through the Internet. Products include the Rio series of Internet audio appliances, the Stealth and Viper(R) series of video accelerators, the Monster series of 3D gaming accelerators, the Fire series of professional graphics accelerators, the Supra(R) series of modems, and the HomeFree line of home networking products. Diamond's common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol DIMD, and its web site address is diamondmm.com. The Company's Internet music portal site is at rioport.com.
How to Contact Diamond Multimedia
There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical assistance, driver updates and general information:
Internet Web Sites: diamondmm.com and rioport.com Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Multimedia Division: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070 Communications Division (Supra brand modems) Main Phone Number: 360-604-1400; Fax: 360-604-1401 European Division (Germany): +49-8151-266-0; (UK): +44-1189-444400; (France) +33-1-55381600 Korean Office (Seoul): +82-2-551-2700; Fax: +82-2-551-2710 Japanese Office (Tokyo): +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403 ASEAN Office (Singapore): +65-353-9511; Fax: +65-353-9510 Hong Kong Office: +852-2262-9518; Fax: +852-2262-9555 Australian Office (Sydney): +61-2-9460-2355; Fax +61-2-9460-2360 Swedish Office: +46-417-40060; Fax +46-417-40054 Latin America Office (Miami): 305-593-8777; Fax: 305-593-2779 Mexico Office (Guadalajara):523-110-1144; Fax: 523-110-0744 Product Support (Voice), United States: 541-967-2450; Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-330; Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444; Europe (France) +33-1-55381616; TDD/TTY Support 541-967-2451 Product Support (Fax), United States: 541-967-2401; Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-331; Europe (UK): +44-1189-444445; (France) +33-1-55381601 Pre-sales Information: 1-800-468-5846 24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service: 1-800-380-0030 Investor Relations: 408-325-7476; 1-888-474-3463 (U.S. and Canada) FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com BBS: Europe (Germany) BBS at +49-8151-266333 (to 28.8 Kbps) or +49-8151-266334 (ISDN); Europe (UK) at +44-1189-444415 (to 33.6 Kbps)
HomeFree, Monster 3D, Rio, Shotgun, SpeedStar and SupraSonic are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. Monster(R) is a registered trademark of Monster Cable. Viper(R) is a registered trademark of Directed Electronics, Inc., Used under License. All other trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. This announcement relates to products whose introductions are in North America. The product name, contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the Company's ability to successfully exploit technological and market developments, the timing and success of new product introductions by the Company and its competitors, and the Company's ability to invest in new technologies and to enhance its existing systems are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing and alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products and upgrades to existing products, and other risks as detailed from time to time in Diamond Multimedia's SEC filings, including its most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
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