Notice Diamond Multimedia's press release boasted TSSW's NetOptimizer as the chosen internet connection maximizer for their 56k modem line.
Good press from a major PC multimedia and connectivity provider.
JT
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Diamond Multimedia Adds New Software Titles to Its Award-winning SupraExpress 56 Modem Line
VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1999--Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIMD - news), a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, today announced the addition of several new software titles to the CD-ROM that ships with its award-winning SupraExpress(TM) line of PC-based 56Kbps (kilobits per second) modems.
The new titles, with an estimated retail value of $49, include Surf Monkey(TM) from MediaLive, Inc., WebChaperone(TM) from RuleSpace, Inc. and CheckIt NetOptimizer from TouchStone Software Corporation (Nasdaq:TSSW - news).
''We are pleased to add these new software titles to extend the value proposition of our SupraExpress 56 modem line,'' said Jim Cady, president of Diamond Multimedia's Communications Division. ''Consumers can enhance their Internet experience by using these popular software applications and enjoy the fast, dependable connections delivered by our SupraExpress modems.''
MediaLive's Surf Monkey ...
RuleSpace's WebChaperone ...
TouchStone's CheckIt NetOptimizer
CheckIt NetOptimizer is an innovative software application designed to optimize and troubleshoot Internet connections for maximum possible performance. The software also acts as a diagnostic tool to quickly and easily correct modem problems, such as data initialization, port problems as well as the resolution of IRQ conflicts. In addition, CheckIt NetOptimizer provides the ability to monitor both download and connection speeds and provides an alert when these connections are at below average speeds.
''The pairing of CheckIt NetOptimizer with Diamond Multimedia's SupraExpress 56 modems provides consumers with an outstanding solution for maximizing the overall speed and performance of their Internet experience, including activities such as Internet surfing, downloading, gaming and chatting,'' said Pierre A. Narath, president and CEO of TouchStone Software Corporation.
SupraExpress 56 Series
Priced between $79.95 and $99.95, the Diamond SupraExpress 56 modem line consists of the following models, each of which include the family software bundle:
SupraExpress 56 Modem Description Estimated
Retail Price
SupraExpress 56i Sp (PC) Internal 56K V.90 modem $79.95
SupraExpress 56e (PC) External 56K V.90 modem $99.95
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® series of video accelerators, the Monster series of 3D gaming accelerators, the Fire series of professional graphics accelerators, the Supra® series of modems, and the HomeFree line of home networking products. Diamond's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol DIMD, and its web site address is diamondmm.com. The Company's Internet music portal site is at rioport.com.
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