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In the Taiwan retail market, small brands or brands without a reputation have recently provided a large volume of DVD+R/-R discs of which purchasers have found as many as 30-50% failed in performance. Such defect rates are historically very exceptional, according to Taiwan retail channels.These failure rates are quite high, even for low grade media. Nevertheless, people shouldn't be surprised by the quality. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Currently, DVD+R/-R discs supplied by international brands, including Philips, Sony and TDK, sell at NT$8-12 (US$0.24-0.36) per disc while small or little-known brands charge only NT$6-7 for a disc, the sources indicated.
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Microsoft and SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced they have signed an agreement to deliver a next-generation software and hardware solution to place application programs and personal customization on USB flash drives and flash memory cards, expanding on and replacing SanDisk’s existing U3 Smart Technology.While U3 has been around for a few years, the technology really hasn't taken off. Hopefully, with Microsoft's help, Sandisk can make this new technology go mainstream. If you'd like to read more, Sandisk's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will develop a new software experience and SanDisk will develop new hardware capabilities, including the addition of TrustedFlash security technology. SanDisk will incorporate the combined software and hardware solution on removable flash memory cards and Cruzer USB flash drives. The new offering is expected to be commercially available starting in the second half of 2008.
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CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, today launched CyberLink Live website (www.cyberlinklive.com) to provide a means of personal media remote access and sharing consumer-generated content over the internet.If you'd like to check it out, head on over to the CyberLink Live website and create an account. Otherwise, more information can be found here. Add a comment
"CyberLink Live is a step forward in our vision of a complete digital lifestyle," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "Based on our existing multimedia and network technologies for the digital home, CyberLink Live place-shifts a user's content from their home PCs, so they can remotely access their media on any web-browsing device. We are building an ecosystem of digital media entertainment from inside the home that can reach out to anywhere in the world."
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MPEG LA, LLC, world leader in one-stop technology standards patent licensing, today issued a call for patents and patent applications that are essential to the HD DVD Standard in order to facilitate creation of a joint HD DVD patent license.The MPEG LA will be accepting submissions through the end of June and currently plans to meet with essential patent holders in September. If you'd like to read more, the MPEG LA's entire press release can be found here (PDF). Add a comment
"Continuing in its mission to respond to the market's need for fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory access to patents essential to defined technologies, MPEG LA is pleased to accept an invitation to facilitate this effort so that users may have the benefit of a convenient marketplace licensing alternative to assist them with implementation of their technology choices," said MPEG LA Chief Executive Officer Larry Horn.
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After representatives of the Blu ray advocate had maintained Pioneer, universal Home Entertainment had stepped out of the exclusive contract with the Hp-DVD-camp and/or its largest representatives on the hardware side Toshiba, announced themselves now to Wayne borrows to word, Executive Vice President Commercial operation the Studios. In a statement opposite it communicated heise on-line that this rumor was “completely wrong” and universal will not change the sides, in order to support in the future the competition format Blu ray Disc.With Blu-ray dominating the market, it wouldn't surprise me if Universal was testing the water. For now though, it appears that they're sticking with HD DVD. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
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No word on price yet. However, the PX-810SA is scheduled to ship in early June 2007. More information is available on Plextor's website. Add a comment
Plextor, the personal storage and high reliability optical drive manufacturer, today announces the latest DVD-RW drive from its new PX-800 series: the Serial-ATA PX-810SA. At 18x, it is still one of the fastest drives in the world [-Plextor was the first manufacturer to launch 18x products with the PX-760 series]. It also incorporates multi-format (DVD+/-R & DVD-RAM) technology to satisfy the demand for high-end SATA drives from enthusiast/professional users.
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In the context of a press meeting representatives of the Blu ray advocate maintained Pioneer that universal Home Entertainment stepped out of the exclusive contract with the Hp-DVD-camp and/or its largest representatives on the hardware side Toshiba. Thus the Studio quit the agreement, the notice is not only not effective allegedly already. If this report should be confirmed, thereby the way would be free for film publications on the competition medium Blu ray Disc for universal (in the long run). Above all however the hp DVD graduation Group would lose their only remaining exclusive supporter after Paramount and Warner under Hollywood Studios.At this point, Universal has not confirmed nor denied this report. If this is true though, it probably means the end for HD DVD. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
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New Medium Enterprises (NME)(OTC Bulletin Board: NMEN), the company bringing affordable HD homeentertainment to the globe through HD VMD (Versatile Multilayer Disc),announces title releases on the HD VMD format into the US market followinga recent partnership with independent distributor and production companyAnthem Pictures. Anthem Pictures, one of the most respected independentproducers and distributors within the industry, has developed world-widerecognition through its large distribution network selling in every countrywith recent releases such as Mother Ghost starring James Franco (Spiderman1,2 & 3) and Kevin Pollack (The Usual Suspects, Casino), Soldier of God andfuture release Two:Thirteen. Catalogue titles include Zalma King's Red ShoeDiaries starring David Duchovni (X-Files).I think NME has made a smart move by catering to smaller, independent companies like Anthem Pictures. For these companies, HD VMD offer an affordable alternative to Blu-ray and HD VMD. Nevertheless, is HD VMD is going to succeed, they're going to need the support of Hollywood's major film studios. If you'd like to read more, NME's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
