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OCZ has not announced when then the Core Series will ship. However, they have stated that the 32GB, 64GB and 128GB versions will be priced at $169, $259 and $479, respectively, at the time of launch. If you'd like to read more, OCZ's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled the OCZ Core Series SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drives (SSDs). OCZ has gained momentum in this pioneering technology, which uses NAND flash instead of rotating platters as the storage medium, and is a high-performance, highly reliable and energy-efficient alternative to conventional hard disc drives.
The OCZ Core Series delivers the performance and reliability of the latest SSDs at a 50% less price per gigabyte than other high speed offerings currently on the market. For the first time, OCZ is putting SSD technology within reach of the average consumer, and delivering on the promise of SSDs as an alternative to traditional hard drives in consumer targeted mobile applications.
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ONKYO Corporation has announced that it will release its first Blu-ray Disc Player for the international market in late 2008. This player is designed to partner Onkyo’s high-definition A/V receivers equipped with full HDMI processing of 1080p video and decoding of Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio surround sound formats.No word yet on price but knowing ONKYO, their new Blu-ray Disc player won't be cheap. If you'd like to read more, ONKYO's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Onkyo was among the first home theater manufacturers to offer full audio and video processing capabilities for HD formats such as Blu-ray Disc. The company’s A/V receivers deliver a complete high-definition experience with onboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio codecs. The release of this Blu-ray Disc player will be timely given that the second-generation of high-definition-capable Onkyo A/V receivers is now available.
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The new DVD Media allows companies to experience significant savings in postage: A lighter DVD, combined with reduced weight to the actual printed piece can result in savings of up to $0.30 in shipping costs alone something literally unheard-of in the industry.
While one would expect a lighter DVD material and a lower-priced shipping package to result in substantial disadvantages where durability and reliability are concerned, the Flex-Lite Disc packs another surprise: The DVD's flexible nature makes it possible to ship in a standard envelope, or an adhesive vinyl sleeve. All of this comes while providing a much higher level of protection than the average DVD mailed in heavy cardstock, which unfortunately still risks breakage.
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ProAction Media announced this week that they are debuting a brand new type of Disc that is not only eco-friendly, but also cost-effective. The new Flex Lite Disc is made using 50% less plastic than regular DVDs, which reduces the carbon footprint for manufacturing by more than 70%. The Flex-Lite Discs are created usinga special process where bonders are not necessary, resulting in a Disc that is 100% recyclable.
The new Flex-Light Disc is incredibly lightweight and is flexible - making it a more durable data storage solution than thetraditional DVD Media. ProAction Media created this new disc with consumers in mind: Too often, DVDs are damaged in the mail, and the traditional material used for most discs is very unfriendly to the environment. Now, consumers can feel even better about saving money on their DVD replication needs, thanks to this new durable and eco-friendly material.
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ProAction Media announced this week that they are debuting a brand new type of Disc that is not only eco-friendly, but also cost-effective. The new Flex Lite Disc is made using 50% less plastic than regular DVDs, which reduces the carbon footprint for manufacturing by more than 70%. The Flex-Lite Discs are created usinga special process where bonders are not necessary, resulting in a Disc that is 100% recyclable.
The new Flex-Light Disc is incredibly lightweight and is flexible - making it a more durable data storage solution than thetraditional DVD Media. ProAction Media created this new disc with consumers in mind: Too often, DVDs are damaged in the mail, and the traditional material used for most discs is very unfriendly to the environment. Now, consumers can feel even better about saving money on their DVD replication needs, thanks to this new durable and eco-friendly material.
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Nexcopy Inc., a leading manufacturer in USB Duplicator equipment and TrusCont Ltd. a leader in copy protection and Digital Rights Management solutions, announced the release of the world's first USB duplicator with copy protection capability.Nexcopy TSFD Publisher Kits are available now and include the TSFD Copy Protection software, the USB200PC duplicator and TSFD drives in quantities of 100, 300 and 500 units. More information is available on Nexcopy's website. Add a comment
Based on TrusCont security technology, Nexcopy offers the TSFD Publisher Kits for on-site customer creation of USB copy protect flash drives with advanced functions such as USB CD-ROM emulation and USB Read Only partitions. The Nexcopy TSFD Publisher Kits bundle TrusCont Secure Flash Drives, TSFD Copy Protection software and Nexcopy's 20 port USB duplicator.
With increased popularity of USB flash drives as a means for document distribution, software publishing and other digital content distribution the need for companies to secure their intellectual property on USB drives are becoming more prevalent and critical. With TrusCont Secure Flash Drives and Nexcopy's USB200PC USB duplicator, companies now have an in-house, turn-key hardware and software security solution for USB sticks.
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International retail prices of blank 4-6x DVD+R/-R DL discs have dropped by about 50% during the first half of 2008 to around US$1, spurring a fast growth in global demand. As the only two Taiwan-based makers of such discs, Ritek and CMC Magnetics are benefiting from the market surge, according to industry sources in Taiwan.With blank Blu-ray Discs being relatively expensive, the demand for DVD+R/-R DL media is expected to double in 2009. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Japan-based Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM) and Hitachi Maxell originally dominated the global production of such discs with relatively high OEM quotes, but Ritek, CMC and India-based Moser Baer India (MBI) entered the segment bringing price-cut competition, the sources indicated. As a result, OEM quotes have continually fallen and so have retail prices.
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CMC Magnetics and Ritek have 6x Blu-ray Disc (BD)-R discs in the process of certification by potential clients and plan to kick off volume production in August and some time in the third quarter, respectively, according to the two companies.The article also points out that 6x BD-R discs are expected to be relatively expensive and that discs rated at 2x and 4x will remain the mainstream standard. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Japan-based Matsushita Electric Industrial (Panasonic) last week became the world's first vendor to unveil 6x BD-R discs and will launch single- and double-layer versions for sale in Japan next month, according to industry sources in Taiwan. The BD Association approved the 6x BD-R specification in March defining a maximum write speed of 216Mbps, 20-25% faster than that of 16x DVD+R/-R, the sources noted.
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Sony Creative Software, a leading worldwide provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced new versions of its award-winning Vegas Movie Studio consumer video production software. Vegas Movie Studio 9, Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition and Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack for the PC will be available in stores and online this August. Sony Creative Software is also introducing Vegas Movie Studio 9 and Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition at new lower prices.Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack, Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition and Vegas Movie Studio 9 will be available in August and are priced at $129.95, $99.95 and $69.95, respectively. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
“As video has become a popular medium for all age groups to enjoy and share on the Internet, the Vegas Movie Studio 9 line of products was designed to address customer demand for simple, end-to-end video production at home that works seamlessly from the camcorder, to the software and ultimately to a variety of destinations for sharing,” said Dave Chaimson, vice president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. Whether it’s a camera full of still photos, or footage from your cell phone, our products provide the best solution for creating the perfect montage from all of your media in one, easy-to-use, reliable application.”
