Diamond Multimedia Offers New Accessories for Popular Rio PMP300 Portable Internet Music Player

Business Wire, Feb 17, 1999

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1999--

Rio Enthusiasts Can Purchase Carrying Case, Headphone Remote and

Flash Memory Upgrades at Diamond Multimedia's Online Store

Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIMD), a leader in PC multimedia and Internet connectivity, announced today the availability of three new accessories for the company's portable Internet music player, the Rio PMP300. These accessories will be available for purchase direct from Diamond Multimedia's Online Store (http://www.diamondmm.com/where-to-buy/online-store). Rio users should also visit Diamond Multimedia's recently launched Internet music portal, www.RioPort.com, to outfit their Rio PMP300s with MP3 tracks from a variety of genres.

"These accessories offer features like remote access to control functions and expanded playback time," said Wade Meyercord, senior vice president at Diamond Multimedia. "They enhance the functionality of the Rio PMP300 for its users."

Rio PMP 300 Accessories

The new accessories for the Rio include a custom-fitted, top-grade leather carrying case, available at an estimated retail price (ERP) of $29.95, that provides Rio PMP300 with a professional appearance, protection from wear and tear and a belt loop for taking Rio on the go. For customers who like to use their Rio PMP300 while exercising, Diamond Multimedia is also offering a headphone remote control pad. The headphone control pad, with an ERP of $19.95, is connected between the user's headphones and the Rio player to give easy access to Play, Pause, Stop, Volume, Fast Forward, Rewind and Hold functions. Rio owners who want to lengthen the playback time of the Rio PMP300 can purchase 16MB flash memory upgrades. These high bandwidth, removable memory cards have a one year warranty, are guaranteed to be compatible with Rio products and have an ERP of $59.95. All three of these Rio accessories are available now at Diamond's Online Store, (http://www.diamondmm.com/where-to-buy/online-store).

RioPort.com

With an alpha version launched earlier this month and development plans underway, RioPort.com (http://www.rioport.com) has quickly become a popular site for Internet music enthusiasts. RioPort.com is the source for authorized Internet music, featuring links to thousands of MP3 audio tracks in a variety of genres, links to leading MP3 tools and weekly contests awarding valuable computer hardware and music prizes.

Visit MP3.com and download the latest track from Garageland, RioPort.com's featured Artist of the Week or register for a chance to win 50 free CDs from UBL.com in this week's RioPort.com contest.

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(R) series of video accelerators, the Monster series of 3D gaming accelerators, the Fire series of professional graphics accelerators, the Supra(R) 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 http://www.diamondmm.com. The Company's Internet music portal site is at http://www.RioPort.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:  http://www.diamondmm.com
Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Multimedia 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) +33-1-55381600
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:
  +852-2262-9518; Fax:  +852-2262-9555
Australian Office (Sydney):
  +61-2-9460-2355; Fax +61-2-9460-2360
Swedish Office:
  +46-417-40060; Fax +46-417-40054
Latin America Office (Miami):
  305-593-8777; Fax: 305-593-2779
Mexico Office (Guadalajara):
  523-110-1144; Fax: 523-110-0744
Product Support (Voice),
  United States:  541-967-2450;
  Europe (Germany): +49-8151-266-330;
  Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444;
  Europe (France) +33-1-55381616;
  TDD/TTY Support 541-967-2451
Product Support (Fax),
  United States: 541-967-2401;
  Europe (Germany): +49-8151-266-331;
  Europe (UK):  +44-1189-444445;
  Europe (France): +33-1-55381601
Pre-sales Information:  1-800-468-5846
24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service:  1-800-380-0030
Investor Relations:  408-325-7476; 1-888-474-3463 (U.S. and Canada)
FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com
BBS: 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)