With Samsung and LG already shipping 22x DVD writers, other drive
manufacturers are scrambling to catch up. According to DigiTimes, Lite-On IT will begin production of its own 22x DVD writers in the
third quarter of 2008 and has already secured orders from both Sony and BenQ.
Lite-On IT has obtained OEM orders for 22x
DVD burners both from Sony and BenQ, with volume production to begin in the third quarter of 2008, according to industry
sources.
Lite-On IT recently has been competing for orders for 22x DVD burners from Japan-based vendors and recently secured
orders from Sony and BenQ, the sources indicated.
Taiwan-based Asustek Computer is evaluating the feasibility of offering 22x DVD
burners and if it decides to offer such a product, Lite-On IT will most likely be the ODM or OEM maker, the sources pointed out. In
addition to Asustek, Pioneer, Panasonic and other Japan-based PC vendor are expected to launch 22x DVD burners in the second half of
2008, the sources noted.
The article also mentions that Lite-On is working with Nero to incorporate SecurDisc into their drives. Drives with SecureDisc are
also expected to go into production during the third quarter of this year. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes.