Diamond Multimedia launches its first DRAM multimedia accelerator -- Stealth Video; latest product in Diamond's award-winning Stealth line features 64-bit graphics performance and full-screen digital video playback.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 1995--Diamond Multimedia Tuesday announced the first DRAM offering in its award-winning Stealth line of advanced multimedia accelerators for personal computers -- the Stealth Video. Available now in VLB See VL-bus. VLB - VESA local bus and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). versions, the Stealth Video accelerator A hardware component on a display adapter that speeds up full-motion video. The primary video accelerator functions are color space conversion, which converts YUV to RGB, hardware scaling, which is used to enlarge the image to full screen and double buffering which moves the frames into combines DRAM 64-bit graphic technology with full-screen digital video playback and image scaling See image scaler. , providing a boost in system performance for general Windows and DOS multimedia applications. Aimed at performance-driven businesses, home and small office PC users, the Stealth Video accelerator is available in two versions: a 1 MB version, with an estimated retail price of $199 and a 2 MB version for $259. The 1 MB version supports 16.7 million colors at up to 640x480 resolution and the 2 MB version supports True Color (1) Specifically, refers to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit color). See high color. (2) Generically, refers to photo-realistic color (typically requires 24-bit color as a minimum). up to 800x600 resolution. Both support resolutions up to 1280x1024 and flicker free refresh rates of up to 120Hz. Included at no extra charge in the retail version are three full bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. applications. Accelerated Video Playback The Stealth Video enables PC users to view video clips at full-motion rates of 30 frames per second. An advanced image scaling function allows users to scale images to full-screen while maintaining frame rates and high image quality. Driver support for Indeo, Cinepak and software MPEG-1 playback formats is provided. "The Stealth Video brings multimedia acceleration muscle to both business and home PC users at very attractive price points," explained Ken Comstock, director of product marketing for Diamond Multimedia. "Now users can experience multimedia at its best with scaleable, full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. and high-speed, True Color graphics." Multimedia Desktop Control The Stealth Video accelerator features Diamond InControl Tools software which allows users to control Windows applications with settings for digital video playback quality and audio control as well as general desktop functions including virtual desktops, power saving features, real-time pan and zoom, color correction Altering the colors in an image in order to print or display it properly or for special effects. Depending on the application, color correction can be a significant problem if the resulting image must be approved or a purchase is made because of color choice. , and changing modes without having to restart Windows. Diamond GO `95 Utilities offer a "Windows-like" interface for DOS for simple resolution and color depth Same as bit depth. switching from within DOS. Value-Added Software Bundles CorelDRAW 4, Asymetrix 3D/FX and Asymetrix Digital Video Producer programs are bundled with the retail version of the Diamond Stealth Video for no additional charge. CorelDRAW 4, a leading graphics and drawing application, provides multi-page capabilities, more than 750 fonts, and more than 18,000 clipart images and symbols at a list price of $199. Asymetrix 3D/FX allows users to quickly and easily create 3D titles, logos and animations using a drag-and-drop interface and a catalog of models and scene elements. Asymetrix Digital Video Producer lets users quickly create, edit and build digital video and audio clips on their Windows PC using a timeline interface. Users benefit from the fast graphics acceleration and video features of the Diamond Stealth Video to create multimedia presentations, 3D animations and more. Technical Support As with all of Diamond's graphics and multimedia accelerators, the Diamond Stealth Video is backed by a 5-year parts and labor warranty and unlimited technical support. Technical assistance by phone is available six days a week and through the 24-hour BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. (bulletin board service), CompuServe section and America Online forums. Diamond also maintains an Internet World Wide Web Server and FTP site. Availability The Stealth Video is currently available to OEMs and through Diamond Multimedia's channel of nationwide distributors, computer retailers and mass merchants such as Comp USA and Fry's Electronics. Diamond Multimeda Systems Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance multimedia solutions including graphics and digital video accelerators, sound cards, audio/telephony subsystems and multimedia upgrade kits for the personal computer market. Headquartered in San Jose, Diamond has marketing and technical support facilities in Tokyo, London and Munich. The company's products are sold through regional, national and international distributors as well as to major OEMs worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: All tradenames referenced are the service mark, trademark, or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. 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