S3 said Tuesday that it will buy Diamond Multimedia Systems, the maker of the Rio MP3 player, for about US$173 million in stock. The move should beef up S3's expertise in multimedia capabilities and Internet connectivity.
S3 makes electronic components to enhance the video and audio capabilities of personal computers. Its purchase of Diamond Multimedia would let it expand into the fast-growing market for audio devices like the Rio MP3 player.
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