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As Cyberlink's support forums show, however, not everybody's been rewarded for their patience (and hundred bucks), with a number of reports cropping up of playback problems with both high-def formats on systems that Cyberlink's own system adviser says meet the necessary requirements. The main problem appears to occur with those using an HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI connection between their video card and display device, with the video reportedly only playing for a few seconds before throwing up an "Error 0103" message stating that the player couldn't be initialized. While there's reports of the problem dating back to shortly after the software's release in late December, there's so far been no fix for the issue and no word from Cyberlink on when one might be coming.While I've run into my share of problems with PowerDVD BD and Ultra, my experiences aren't nearly as bad as some of the ones on CyberLink's forum. If you'd like to read more, head on over to Engadget. Add a comment
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The OptiFix Pro is available now for a suggested retail price of $29.99. More information can be found on Memorex's website. Add a comment
When a CD skips or a DVD freezes, the Memorex OptiFix Pro is the best solution on the market for salvaging a disc full of music, photos and memories . With a sleek new design, the automated OptiFix Pro safely and effectively cleans dust, dirt, oil and fingerprints, and repairs scratches on your discs in less than three minutes! It's a quick fix for CDs and DVDs, as well as XBOX, Gamecube and Playstation games. The system comes with an AC adapter, so no batteries are required; and a practical, user-friendly design makes for an easy out-of-the-box experience. Just plug-in, repair, and clean.
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To deliver extreme protection for critical business and personal data, Imation improved the security of the Pivot Flash Drive by upgrading to 256-bit AES Encryption. The added security of the new Pivot Flash Drive makes it the ideal solution for today's mobile business professional. With its innovative jackknife design, tough rubberized casing, password protection and up to 4GB of capacity, the compact drive protects important files and applications on the go. Current Pivot Flash Drive users can upgrade from 128- to 256-bit encryption by registering online at http://www.imation.com/flash.The Imation Pivot Flash Drives with 256-Bit AES Encryption and Clip Flash Drive 4GB are available now. The Pivot Flash Drive has a suggested retail price of $19.99 to $119.99, depending on capacity, while the Clip Flash Drive 4GB has a suggested retail price of $99.99. More information on both can be found on Imation's website. Add a comment
For those seeking a sportier flash drive, the Imation Clip Flash Drive is now available with up to 4GB of capacity. Featuring the smallest of USB flash drives safely encased in a durable, rubberized shell, the Clip Flash Drive 4GB can store more than 8,000 digital photos, 1,200 songs in MP3 format, or tens of thousands of text files. A genuine carabiner clip lets you attach the drive quickly and easily to laptop bags, shoulder bags or belt loops. The Clip Flash Drive also is available with 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB of capacity.
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The writers set new performance benchmarks by writing at 18X speed to write once DVD media (DVD-R and +R) and 10X speed to write once Dual Layer / Double Layer (DL) media (DVD-R DL and +R DL).According to Pioneer's press release, prices are expected to start at about €40. I should also point out that the DVR-112D is available in the US. However, it is being sold as the DVR-1810. Add a comment
The writers will be available on an OEM basis in PCs from February 2007 and can also be purchased from our distribution network.
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Royal Philips Electronics (AEX:PHI; NYSE:PHG) announced today that in a patent infringement case between Philips Electronics and CD-Recordable and CD-Re-writable disc manufacturers including Princo and Gigastorage, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled positively in granting a general exclusion order prohibiting the unlicensed importation into the United States of recordable and rewritable compact discs that infringe any of the six patents asserted by Philips. Philips welcomes this positive step in its continuous effort to stop the import of illegal CD-R/RW discs into the US, which creates unfair competition in the recordable disc market.Needless to say, it's good to see this court case finally come to an end. If you'd like to read more, Phillips' entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Philips filed this case with the ITC in 2002 seeking to prevent unlicensed CD-R and CD-RW discs from entering the United States. The ITC had found in March 2004 that six Philips patents were valid and infringed by the manufacturers, but also determined that the patents were unenforceable because of patent misuse. After Philips appealed the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) held that the ITC's legal analysis was incorrect and remanded the case to the ITC for further proceedings consistent with its opinion.
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Apricorn, (www.apricorn.com) the leader in personal storage, today released its latest product, the EZ Writer DVD LS, an ultra portable optical drive featuring LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling and Dual Layer recording. Weighing just 12 ounces, the EZ Writer DVD LS optical drive offers a sleek, all-inclusive and portable solution for burning, playing and labeling your own DVDs and CDs.The EZ Writer DVD LS is available now for a suggested retail price of $139. More information can be found here. Add a comment
The EZ Writer's new dual layer recording engine enables the user to record up to 8.5GB of data per DVD, virtually doubling data storage capacity on a DVD recordable disc from the single layer recording capacity of 4.7 GBs. This enables users to record four hours of DVD quality video, 16 hours of VHS quality video or up to 8.5GB of files, perfect for storing data, music, movies and MP3s.
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The sale of OM&T is part of Philips' program to divest certain components businesses, which have to that end been placed in its Corporate Investments portfolio. This transaction represents another step Philips is taking to focus on its Healthcare, Lifestyle and Technology activities supported by the strength of the company's brand.According to other sources, Moser Baer hopes that by purchasinging OM&T, they can jump start their Blu-ray media business. More information about the acquisition is available on Philips' website. Add a comment
OM&T employs approximately 50 people in Eindhoven and had turnover in 2006 of approximately EUR 10 million. The transfer of ownership to Moser Baer is effectuated retroactively from January 1, 2007.
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Lite-On IT will invest US$2 million to establish a new subsidiary in China through its overseas subsidiary High Yield Group (BVI) for the production and marketing of electronic devices and components, according to a filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on February 5. The corporate name will be determined at a later date.Lite-On already manufactures many of their products in China so I'm not sure how they will benefit from this subsidiary. If you'd like more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Lite-On IT's board of directors, at a meeting on February 5, approved the investment in China, and in addition gave the OK to invest a further nine million euro in Lite-On IT's subsidiary in the Netherlands.
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LG Electronics today confirmed that U.S. consumers can now purchase the industry's first dual- format high-definition (HD) disc player at U.S. retailers.The BH100 currently goes for about $1199. If you'd like to read more, LG's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Unveiled less than a month ago at the 2007 International CES(R), the LG "Super Multi Blue" Player (model BH100) is now available at national retail stores, such as Best Buy, Circuit City and CompUSA, as well as regional retailers and local dealers.
With LG Electronics' Super Multi Blue Player, consumers now have the convenience and flexibility of playing both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD high- definition content. The unit blends both technologies for a consumer-focused solution to address the challenges and consumer confusion of the current HD disc format war.
