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Imation Corp. (NYSE:IMN), a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, today introducedtwo optical media duplicators enabling simple CD and DVD duplicationanytime. The Imation CD Duplicator and Imation CD/DVD Duplicator deliverhigh performance disc duplication without software, cables or a PC.Imation's CD Duplicator and CD/DVDDuplicator are available now for $279.99 and $329.99 respectively. More information on both can be found here. Add a comment
Ideal for broad office applications from Fortune 500 to small office /home office (SOHO) environments, these portable, standalone disc-to-discsystems create copies of marketing and sales materials, music, video,catalogs and other important data quickly and accurately with the touch ofa button. Compatible with 12cm or 8cm discs, the Imation CD Duplicatoroperates on a 52X CD-RW drive, while the CD/DVD Duplicator features a 16XDVD+/-R/RW drive. These high-performance duplicators deliver continuouscopying without the need to cool the system in-between duplications, and auser-friendly LCD display menu offers numerous options for maximum systemfunctionality.
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Vmedia expects to ship dual layer 2GB discs some time in 2009 and a recordable disc is under development for future release. More information is available on Vmedia's website. Add a comment
A Vmedia disc is a new removable optical media for mobile devices that puts the latest movies and TV series into consumers’ pockets for personal viewing any time, anywhere. Entertainment on Vmedia is equivalent in quality to DVD, it sells for the same price and has the same release dates, but Vmedia gives consumers the advantage of a single media that will play on both mobile and home entertainment systems. Vmedia discs are played in Vmedia optical drives - the world’s smallest blue laser optical drives. Consumers everywhere are familiar with the benefits and use of optical discs. Vmedia discs are simple to use - just insert the disc and click "play." There are no restrictions on the number of devices or screens on which Vmedia discs can be viewed. And with 576p image quality consumers can enjoy Vmedia entertainment on every screen in the house from mobile phones to the big screen TVs in their living rooms.
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The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS is available now for an estimated retail price of $3199. More information can be found on Aleratec's website. Add a comment
Aleratec Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the Blu-ray, DVD/CD, Flash, HDD, USB duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, today announced its innovative new 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS(tm), a LightScribe-enabled disc publisher supporting Blu-ray recording. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS incorporates three, 6x, SATA Blu-ray drives that can simultaneously produce up to 3 silkscreen quality, direct to disc DVD or CD LightScribe labels or up to 3 Blu-ray, DVD or CD disc copies in record time. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS has an eSATA connection to your computer for the most stable labeling and duplicating processes. For those that do not have an eSATA port on their computer, a dual channel eSATA host adapter is included FREE with purchase.
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The 1GB version of the DataTraveler Micro Reader will ship later this month for a suggested retail price of $19.25. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the DataTraveler Micro Reader, an all-in-one USB Flash drive and reader that can store, transfer and read content on mobile memory cards.
“As mobile phones perform more sophisticated functions, carving a greater place in the lives of mobile consumers, Kingston is developing faster speed/larger capacity cards and versatile USB/card/device readers to help users get the most out of their devices,” said Jean Wong, Flash memory product manager, Kingston. “We believe the DT Micro Reader will be well received by the mobile community as a smart single-solution to navigate the plethora of devices and card formats on the market today.”
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Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is taking a step forward in addressing consumer confusion about high-definition formats. Beginning in early March, the leading consumer electronics retailer will prominently showcase Blu-ray hardware and software products in its Best Buy retail and online channels in the United States.Things definitely aren't looking good for HD DVD. Without big retailers like Best Buy behind them, its going to be very hard for the format to regain its market share. If you'd like to read more, Best Buy's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
“Consumers have told us that they want us to help lead the way. We’ve listened to our customers, and we are responding. Best Buy will recommend Blu-ray as the preferred format,” said Brian Dunn, Best Buy’s president and chief operating officer. “Our decision to shine a spotlight on Blu-ray Disc players and other Blu-ray products is a strong signal to our customers that we believe Blu-ray is the right format choice for them.”
Dunn continued, “Best Buy has always believed that the customer will benefit from a widely-accepted single format that would offer advantages such as product compatibility and expanded content choices. Because we believe that Blu-ray is fast emerging as that single format, we have decided to focus on Blu-ray products.”
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that PLDS (Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions Corp.) has signed a Qflix technology and IP licensing agreement. PLDS is integrating Qflix technology into a range of optical disc drives planned for release this year that will enable downloaded movies and video programs to be recorded to DVD with Content Scramble System (CSS) encryption. As the industry-approved content protection mechanism used on mass-produced discs, CSS has been deemed essential by many major content providers for the electronic sell through of premium entertainment. The Qflix drives by PLDS are available for duplication system vendors providing custom DVD manufacturing services to Internet retailers, as well as PC manufacturers developing consumer desktops and notebooks.With big names like PLDS and Pioneer supporting Qflix, it only be a matter of time before other drive manufacturers get on board. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"We are extremely pleased to partner with Sonic Solutions to create a new entertainment distribution model that will offer consumers a convenient and reliable way to purchase and enjoy premium content in the home," said Charlie Tseng, General Manager of PLDS’ Optical Disc Drive Business Unit. "By participating in the Qflix technology and IP licensing program, we are able to add an exciting new capability to our comprehensive range of drives and provide our premier system manufacturers with the opportunity to differentiate their solutions."
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Chimicles & Tikellis LLP, along with its co-counsel, filed a class action complaint in the District Court for the District of New Jersey against Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (“Samsung”) on behalf of consumers who purchased allegedly defective Blu-Ray DVD players. DVD players that play disks in Blu-Ray format, which refers to the high-density storage of digital information, are high-end appliances that, when working properly, are supposed to provide more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs, according to the complaint. The complaint alleges that as a result of a design or manufacturing defect, certain Blu-Ray DVD players made and sold by Samsung will not play numerous Blu-Ray disc titles. Samsung sold its Blu-Ray DVD players without disclosing this material defect, and has failed to issue firmware updates or promptly take corrective action to repair or replace the allegedly defective Blu-Ray disc players, according to the complaint.The complaint seeks monetary damages ($5 million) and other relief, including a court order forcing Samsung to repair and/or replace its allegedly defective Blu-Ray DVD players. If you'd like to read more, the entire class action complaint can be found here. Add a comment
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With the industry now having picked a winner in the face-off between the two competing high- definition DVD formats, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world's largest online movie rental service, today said that it will move toward stocking high-def DVDs exclusively in the Blu-ray format.Netflix will not be dropping HD DVD immediately. While the company won't be purchasing any new HD DVD titles, it will continue to offer its current inventory until the discs' natural life cycle takes them out of circulation. If you'd like to read more, Netflix's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Citing the decision by four of the six major movie studios to publish high-def DVD titles only in the Sony-developed Blu-ray format, Netflix said that as of now it will purchase only Blu-ray discs and will phase out by roughly year's end the alternative high-def format, HD DVD, developed by Toshiba.
Since the first high-definition DVDs came on the market in early 2006, Netflix has stocked both formats. But the company said that in recent months the industry has stated its clear preference for Blu-ray and that it now makes sense for the company to initiate the transition to a single format.
