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To: BillyG who wrote (28332)	1/21/1998 3:04:00 PM
From: DiViT	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Here's the Diamond PR... diamondmm.com DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA DRIVES DVD-READY PC SYSTEMS WITH SPECIALIZED LINE OF MAXIMUM DVD KIT SOLUTIONS FOR SYSTEM INTEGRATORS AND VARS ÿ SAN JOSE, Calif. - 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 # 852, Jacob Javits Center, and E3 in Atlanta, Georgia (June 19-21), booth # 329, World Congress Center. ÿ