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CMC Magnetics and Ritek, the top two Taiwan-based producers of optical discs, as well as Prodisc Technology, a second-tier maker, are unwilling to invest in large-scale production of either Blu-ray Disc (BD) or HD DVD discs, according to industry sources in Taiwan.The article also points out that CMC and Ritek are producing HD DVD and Blu-ray media. However, in very limited amounts. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
The disc manufacturers are reluctant to invest in blue-laser disc production because royalty fees are high and there is the possibility that the cost of production equipment may drastically drop in the future, noted the sources, adding that it is still uncertain which standard will become mainstream.
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If you were looking forward to get the new Samsung BDP-2400, I have bad news for you; I just received word that Samsung has canceled all plans to release their upcoming high-end Blu-ray Disc player. All orders for the player have been canceled, and the model will not be brought to the market.Wesleytech.com also reports that Samsung has pushed back the BD-UP5000 until December which means that it will meet the BD 1.1 spec. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
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According to industry sources in Taiwan, Gigastorage stopped paying royalty fees to Philips in April 2001 and then Philips filed a charge in the US. After a long process of litigation Philips finally won the suit as judged by the US International Trade Commission in February 2007, the sources pointed.If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
For the settlement, Philips demands that the compensation be based on all of Gigastorage's shipments of CD-R and CR-RW discs and be paid in 10 years, but Gigastorage thinks only shipments to the US market are subject to the compensation and payment should be in installment over 10 years, the sources pointed out. In addition, it is not certain whether Gigastorage will accept Veeza, Philips' new CD-R licensing system, in the final settlement, the sources noted.
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According to DataPlay's website, the MovieWriter burns CSS protected DVD's at only 2x. However, speeds will eventually increase to 8x. No word on pricing pricing or availability yet. As we find out more, we'll let you know. In the mean time, DataPlay's entire press release can be found here.
DPHI, Inc. / DataPlay, a leader in advanced optical storage solutions,announced today the world’s first DVD burner capable of writing Content Scramble System (CSS) encryptedcontent for playback on standard DVD players. This has been made possible by the recent amendment to theCSS specification, which now allows consumers and retailers to download digital video content and createprotected DVD discs. To incorporate CSS recording capabilities into their burners, DataPlay is participating in theQflix technology and lP licensing program administered by Sonic Solutions. For consumers, DataPlay hasreleased an External USB 2.0 DVD Burner called MovieWriter which will allow them to legally and securelydownload and burn movies to DVD at home. An I/T version of the MovieWriter will be available shortly for PCOEMsto integrate into PC systems and home multi-media centers. In addition, DataPlay is making available aspecialized CSS-MR/Qflix Pre-Key Writing System for media manufacturers and replicators.
Update: DataPlay informed us that the MovieWriter should be available in the December timeframe with a MSRP of around $99. Add a comment
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Furthermore, new watermarking techniques are being implemented that may require enhancements to high-definition DVD hardware platforms. ABI Research sees a high likelihood for the incorporation of these changes, among others. “The watermarking process tags audio content in such a way that analog copies will be rejected by the player,” adds Wilson. “Content owners could unobtrusively tag their original source material and facilitate source detection of pirated material.” Watermarking is already in use in theatre content source.Unless the AACS LA is going to require that players support these technologies, I don't think too many consumers are going to care that their player won't prevent the playback of watermarked content. If you'd like to read more, the entire report can be found here. Add a comment
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Primera Technology, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc duplication and printing equipment, today announced it is collaborating with Sonic Solutions to provide enabling hardware solutions for new, ‘disc-on-demand’ retail kiosks. To incorporate CSS recording capabilities into their automated disc publishing systems, Primera is participating in the Qflix technology and IP licensing program administered by Sonic. With Qflix, Primera’s automated systems can record discs on demand that offer compatibility and security similar to mass-produced titles. Discs are produced at the time a customer’s order is placed through a touch-screen display at the retail counter or at a stand-alone, self-serve kiosk.Complete burn and print systems from Primera sell for $1495 to $6995. More information can be found here. Add a comment
In a typical installation, hundreds and even thousands of movies, television shows, and special-interest titles can be made available for purchase. The entire system takes only a few square feet of counter space, and discs can be produced in just minutes each.
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New Medium Enterprises(NME) (OTCBB: NMEN), provider of the revolutionary new high definition HD VMD(Versatile Multilayer Disc) disc technology solution, announces its worldwide commercial launch this October-November, into the North American, European, Asian and Oceana regional markets. NME is positioning its new HD VMD format as the most practical and cost-effective solution in the HD market by giving consumers what they have been craving -- an affordable, full HD Player and DVD up-scaler with superior image playback. HD VMD also has a growing list of over 100 blockbuster Hollywood and Bollywood film titles which will come available through its network of distributors in those markets. Players and films will be available in soon to-be-announced mainstream retail outlets across each region, as well as accessible online through Amazon.com, PC Rush.com and NME's e-commerce Web store from mid October.It's going to be interesting to see if HD VMD can compete with Blu-ray and HD DVD. Honestly, without the backing of at least one major Hollywood studio, I don't see it going very far in the US market. If you'd like to read more, NME's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
