Diamond Multimedia ships SupraExpress 336e speakerphone modem with ASVD for Macintosh computers.VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 1997-- Full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with uninterrupted sound during calls Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc., (Nasdaq: DIMD DIMD Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary ), today announced the shipment of the SupraExpress 336e Sp, a simultaneous voice and data See SVD. , stand-alone speakerphone modem (including microphone, headset and speakerphones) designed exclusively for the Macintosh. Received with great enthusiasm at the San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Macworld exposition, the SupraExpress 336e Sp allows Macintosh users to talk and share data at the same time over a single analog phone The original telephone technology, which converts air vibrations into an analogous electrical frequency. Unless a key telephone system, digital PBX or voice over IP (VoIP) is used, most homes and small offices still use analog phones, and the local loop is mostly analog. line. With an estimated retail price of $149 (US), the SupraExpress 336e Sp is expected to be available this month through leading retail stores and mail-order catalogues throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. (later in Europe). The new SupraExpress 336e Sp Macintosh modem broadens the existing Supra A relational DBMS from Cincom Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (www.cincom.com) that runs on IBM mainframes and VAXs. It includes a query language and a program that automates the database design process. modem line to include a full range of external V.34 modems for Macintosh computers. Delivering enhanced performance and additional functionally to Macintosh users, the SupraExpress 336e Sp integrates a high-speed 33,600 bps modem with a professional-quality speakerphone. Users can simply plug the included microphone, headset and speakers into the modem and dial out for echo-free uninterrupted conversation. This capability exists even when both parties are talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to each other simultaneously. In addition, Diamond Multimedia's new Macintosh modem incorporates ASVD ASVD Analog Simultaneous Voice and Data ASVD Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease ASVD Analytical Singular Value Decomposition ASVD Asynchronous Simultaneous Voice and Data (Analog Simultaneous Voice and Data) technology for the exchange of data while talking on the phone. Based on the V.34Q standard established by the International Telecommunications Union See ITU. (body, standard) International Telecommunications Union - (ITU) ITU-T, the telecommunication standardisation sector of ITU, is responsible for making technical recommendations about telephone and data (including fax) communications systems for PTTs and suppliers. (ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. ), the SupraExpress 336e Sp will interoperate with all ASVD modems compliant with this standard. "The ability to talk to other users while downloading files or playing games makes the Supra Express 336e Sp an ideal solution for the home or small office Macintosh users," said James Cutburth, vice president of marketing for Diamond Multimedia's Communications Division. "As an added value, the SupraExpress 336e Sp offers a professional-quality speakerphone at a fraction of the cost of similar stand-alone speakerphones." Business Professionals Can Work Together Long Distance The SupraExpress 336e Sp with advanced Macintosh features and ASVD is designed to save business executives both time and money. While working on their Macs, individuals can use an ASVD modem to dial-up clients or associates, edit documents together and discuss changes -- all over the same phone line. With the convenience of a built-in speakerphone, users can display and edit documents on their computer screen without having to juggle a telephone receiver. Computer Gamers Can Talk with Their Opponent The ability for remote players to chat or strategize together adds a new level of interaction to head-to-head modem games such as Warcraft II. With the SupraExpress 336e Sp, computer game lovers will be able to verbally cheer or taunt each other in real-time during any phase of gameplay. Value-Added Software "Macintosh has always been known for ease of use, but with Diamond Multimeida's own Supra VoiceMail(TM) software, mastering advanced technology is simplified," said Cutburth. Supra VoiceMail software, built exclusively for Macintosh operating systems, is included free with the SupraExpress 336e Sp modem. This custom software provides advanced voice software with an easy-to-use interface, allowing users to access fax and voice messages anytime, anywhere from a touch-tone phone. Additional features included are: -- Automatic distinction between fax and voice calls -- Saving of fax and voice messages on your hard drive for later retrieval -- Recording of your personalized greetings with a headset (included) or telephone handset -- Notification of incoming messages by pager, fax, or phone -- Set up of separate voice mailboxes for different people in your office or home -- Caller ID-ready to identify callers before you answer the phone (requires Caller ID service from your local telephone company) -- Fax-on-demand capability Diamond's SupraExpress 336e Sp also ships with a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). including MicroPhone LT data communications software; VDOnet's VDOLive video browser; a trial version of Warcraft II; and a variety of Internet access software, including Internet Explorer from Microsoft and NetCom's NetComplete with Netscape Navigator; and a complete set of documentation. Video-phone Ready The new SupraExpress 336e Sp modem also features V.80 capability, the ITU's international standard for video phone-ready V.34 modems. V.80 is the application interface that defines how video software runs on modems. System Requirements The SupraExpress 336e Sp is compatible with any Macintosh computer, 68030 system 7.0 or higher. 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. Products include the Stealth and Monster 3D(TM) series of media accelerators, the Fire series of professional 3D graphics and SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output data accelerators, and the Supra(R) series of modems and ISDN adapters. Diamond also markets sound cards and multimedia and video phone upgrade kits. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Diamond has sales, marketing and technical support facilities in Vancouver (Wash.), Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Starnberg (Germany), Paris and Winnersh (U.K.). Diamond's products are sold through local and international distributors as well as directly to major retailers, VARs and OEMs worldwide. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol DIMD. 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: http://www.diamondmm.com Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and 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) +33-47561157 Seoul: +82-2-551-2700; Fax: +82-2-551-2710 Tokyo: +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403 ASEAN ASEAN: see Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN in full Association of Southeast Asian Nations International organization established by the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in Office (Singapore): +65-353-9511; Fax: +65-353-9510 Hong Kong Office: +852-2375-9023 Support Information Line for Communications: 1-800-774-4965 Product Support (Voice), Visual Systems: 408-325-7100; Communications: 541-967-2450; Europe (Germany) +49- 8151-266-330; Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444; ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Support Center 408-325-7110; Fire GL Support Center 408-325-7120 Product Support (Fax), 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, Visual Systems: 1-800-468-5846; Communications: 1-800-727-8772 Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. : 408-325-7476; Fax-On-Demand: 1-800- 346-3329; International Fax-On-Demand: 201-433-1778 24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service, Visual Systems: 1-800-380- 0030; Communications: 541-967-0072 FTP sites: ftp FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to .diamondmm.com; or Supra: ftp.supra.com 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. for 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 -0- 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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, . 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. CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Tamara Hanna, 360/604-1469 tamara@supra.com |
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