This may have been posted, I don't remember. Diamond has 3 DVD-ROM drives, two Cube based, one Toshiba..........................................................
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Monday June 16 10:23 AM EDT
Company Press Release
Diamond Multimedia drives DVD-ready PC systems with specialized line of Maximum DVD Kit solutions for system integrators and VARs
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1997--Strengthening its position as a leader in Internet multimedia acceleration, Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIMD) today announced that it will offer a line of Maximum DVD Kits specially designed to meet the needs of North American system integrators.
Comprised of cutting-edge DVD hardware components, Diamond's new kits provide a selection of attractive, full-featured solutions for widespread implementation of DVD technology on the PC desktop. Diamond's specialized Maximum DVD Kits will be available later this month through selected distributors to system integrators and VARs in North America. Also announced today, Diamond Multimedia's first retail-version Maximum DVD Kit will be available at North American retail stores later this month.
``Diamond Multimedia is committed to providing a broad upgrade path that allows all PC users to experience amazing DVD entertainment whether they purchase from a system integrator or VAR or from the retail channel,'' said Bill Schroeder, president and CEO of Diamond Multimedia.
Offering system compatibility and configuration flexibility, Diamond's Maximum DVD Kit 2000DB, an analog-overlay solution, can be used with virtually any graphics accelerator. Diamond's kit comes with Toshiba's DVD-ROM drive; Diamond's PCI-based DVD adapter utilizing a Toshiba chipset and equipped with MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio decoders; composite video and S-VHS TV-out support, allowing PC users to watch DVD and MPEG-2 movies on their TV; and navigational software.
For system integrators that need a complete, all-in-one DVD solution, Diamond is introducing its Maximum DVD Kit 1000DBG with Toshiba's DVD-ROM drive; Diamond's PCI-based DVD adapter utilizing a C-Cube chipset, equipped with MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio decoders; composite video and S-VHS TV-out support; and navigational software. In addition to these components, the kit comes with Diamond's DVD-ready, award-winning Stealth 3D 2000 Pro, a high-performance EDO-DRAM graphics accelerator based on S3's ViRGE/DX engine.
Diamond Multimedia is also announcing its Maximum DVD Kit 1000DB with Toshiba's DVD-ROM drive; Diamond's PCI-based DVD adapter utilizing a C-Cube chipset, equipped with MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio decoders; composite video and SVHS TV-out support; and navigational software. This product is intended to be used in conjunction with any graphics accelerator that utilizes S3's ViRGE/DX, ViRGE/GX or ViRGE/GX-2 chipset through their LPB (local peripheral bus) video port.
``The DVD PC market is gaining momentum as we enter the second half of '97,'' said Alex Daly, vice president of marketing for C-Cube Microsystems. ``Diamond is well positioned to deliver a top-quality solution for the hot selling season and further the market for DVD this year.''
``System integrators and VARs are continuously searching for innovative PC multimedia solutions that can be easily incorporated into their desktop system offerings,'' said Susan Gregory, director of system integrator sales for Diamond Multimedia. ``Diamond is pleased to offer a distinctive selection of DVD kits designed for this important channel.''
Diamond Multimedia's Maximum DVD Kit product line features DVD-ROM drive technology from Toshiba, a worldwide leading provider of consumer electronics. Considered one of the most advanced DVD hardware solutions on the market today, Toshiba's DVD-ROM drive provides razor-sharp playback for DVD games and movies. Toshiba's drive is also backwards compatible for CD-ROM software titles and audio CDs.
In conjunction with today's announcement, Diamond Multimedia also unveiled its high-quality, full-featured Maximum DVD Kit to the retail channel. For more details, please see today's Business Wire announcement, entitled ``Diamond Multimedia Introduces High-Performance DVD for PC Users with its New Maximum DVD Kit.''
Diamond Multimedia will showcase its new retail Maximum DVD Kit at PC Expo in New York (June 17-19), booth no. 852, Jacob Javits Center, and E3 in Atlanta, Georgia (June 19-21), booth no. 329, World Congress Center.
Diamond Multimedia
Diamond Multimedia is driving the Internet multimedia market by providing interactivity and connectivity solutions for home, business and professional desktop computer users, enabling them to create, access and experience compelling new media content from their desktops and through the Internet. Diamond accelerates multimedia from the Internet to the hard drive with products that include the Stealth series of media accelerators, the Monster series of entertainment 3D and sound accelerators, the Fire series of professional 3D and SCSI accelerators, and the Supra(R) series of modems. Diamond also markets DVD and video phone kits. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol DIMD, and its web site address is www.diamondmm.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 Site: diamondmm.com
Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Audio-Visual Systems 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) +33-1-47561157
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: +852-2375-9023; Fax: +852-2375-9021
Support Information Line for Communications: 800/774-4965
Product Support (Voice), Audio-Visual Systems: 408/325-7100; Communications: 541/967-2450; Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-330; Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444; ISDN Support Center 408/325-7110; Fire GL Support Center 408/325-7120; TDD/TTY Support 541/967-2451
Product Support (Fax), Audio-Visual Systems: 408/325-7171; Communications: 541/967-2401; Europe (Germany) +49-8151-266-331; Europe (UK): +44-1189-444445; (France) +33-1-47561139
Pre-sales Information, Audio-Visual Systems: 800/468-5846; Communications: 800/727-8772
Investor Relations: 408/325-7476
24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service, Audio-Visual Systems: 800/380-0030; Communications: 541/967-0072
FTP sites: ftp.diamondmm.com; or Supra: ftp.supra.com
BBS for Audio-Visual Systems 408/325-7080 (to 14.4 Kbps) or 408/325-7175 (to 28.8 Kbps) or 408/383-0551 (ISDN); Communications BBS: 541/967-2444; 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)
Note to Editors: Monster 3D and Supra are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. This announcement relates to products whose launch are in the United States of America. The product names 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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Contact:
Diamond Multimedia Systems
Joan Huang, 408/325-7236
joan@diamondmm.com
or
Faiola Davis Public Relations
Andrea Sausedo, 213/933-4959
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