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Verbatim Corporation unveiled today its newest Store ‘n' Go? USB Drive based on 1" hard drive technology with up to 12GB of storage in a unit slightly larger than a standard USB flash drive. Designed to enable users to carry volumes of data, video and audio in a single portable unit; the new 12GB Store ‘n' Go USB will have a projected street price of $179. Verbatim will show the ultra-slim device for the first time this week at its CES Booth in the South Hall, #4/36249.Verbatim's new 12GB Store ‘n' Go USB drives will be available later this month and are expected to run about $179. More information can be found on Verbatim's website. Add a comment
The new Store ‘n' Go Drive makes it convenient for users to keep vital information such as emails, photos, personal calendars, presentations and video files available at all times. The sleek USB storage device comes pre-loaded with Mobile Launchpad, a utility for downloading applications that can be run directly from the Verbatim USB Drive. Mobile Launchpad also allows users to have complete access to personal files and data without loading the content on a guest system. For quick and immediate access, the drives can also be used in the familiar drag 'n' drop mode.
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Sonopress, a subsidiary of the arvato storage media group, has joined the HD DVD Promotion Group. With this step the international media manufacturer continues its efforts in research, development and the production of next generation formats.If you'd like to read more, Sonopress' entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Sven Deutschmann, CEO of Western Europe at Sonopress, says he is looking forward to working together with the HD DVD Promotion Group: "We will be able to contribute valuable expertise in technology. In close cooperation with the other members of the HD DVD Promotion Group from all segments of the industry, we will develop marketing strategies for the HD DVD format and establish it on the market."
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today launched Scenarist Publisher, a revolutionary DVD authoring system for the creation of full-featured DVD-Video titles from a simple, yet powerful, wizard-driven interface. Built upon Sonic's world-standard Scenarist authoring engine, Scenarist Publisher automates the authoring workflow, allowing multiple titles with different content to be generated from a single Scenarist DVD project with virtually no additional authoring. By leveraging authoring time across multiple titles, Scenarist Publisher drastically reduces QC requirements while vastly increasing productivity, giving authoring facilities the option to redeploy their skilled authors to work on new high-definition titles. Scenarist Publisher is also the platform upon which Sonic is building an efficient and cost-effective system for Hollywood studios and other content owners to quickly prepare premium catalog video entertainment for on-demand electronic distribution.Scenarist Publisher is available now, and is being demonstrated at CES. More information is available on Sonic's website. Add a comment
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Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL - News; TSX:CRE - News), a leading provider of digital media software, today announced that InterVideo WinDVD BD software now supports playback of rewriteable Blu-ray Discs, BD-RE 3.0 (BDMV format on BD-RE) as well as BD-R 2.0 (BDMV format on BD-R) and BD-ROM discs. Corel's next-generation Blu-ray (BD) playback solution will be showcased this week at Corel's CES Booth, South Hall - 4/35377. Visitors to the booth will learn first-hand how WinDVD BD can be combined with notebooks, barebone systems and TV tuners to maximize the high-definition experience.The press release also mentions that WinDVD BD is being bundled with Plextor's new Blu-ray Disc writer, the PX-B900A. Of course, we wouldn't know this as Plextor has not sent us one yet (hint hint). If you'd like to read more, Corel's entire announcement can be found here. Add a comment
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Aleratec, developer and manufacturer of Aleratec Award Winning DVD/CD Duplicating and Publishing Solutions announced today another industry first, a DVD/CD autoloading disc duplicator with LightScribe technology that burns labels directly on DVD/CD discs. The 1:3 DVD/CD Auto Publisher LS -- the only robotic LightScribe disc publisher on the market -- automatically records and duplicates DVDs and CDs, and then burns silkscreen quality labels on the discs without a printer.The 1:3 DVD/CD Auto Publisher LS isn't listed on Aleratec's website yet. However, it is expected to run about $2999. More information can be found here. Add a comment
"Prosumers have been delighted with our LightScribe based personal and production disc publishing solutions and have insisted on an automated version that they can load with blank discs, walk away and come back later to a finished disc duplicating or labeling job," stated Perry Solomon, Aleratec President and CEO. "To this end, we have developed the 1:3 DVD/CD Auto Publisher LS combining the advantages of LightScribe direct disc labeling with our proven robotic autoloader technology. Customers can duplicate up to 200 DVDs or CDs completely unattended, then just flip the discs over and it will laser burn silkscreen quality labels direct to the discs with no operator intervention. No printer is needed and that's important as customers do not want to be tethered to costly solutions with expensive proprietary consumables which are common characteristics of most disc publishing systems."
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TDK, a world leader in digital recording solutions, is exhibiting its Snap N' Save product line, recordable DVD and CD media supplied in innovative Snap N' Save cases, at the 2007 International CES, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8-11, 2007 (TDK booth #N215). Offering the ultimate combination of robust disc protection and compact media storage, Snap N' Save cases snap closed, securely protecting your discs by sealing out dirt, dust and other contaminants that can have a negative impact on media performance. A new alternative to disc spindles, Snap N' Save cuts down on case clutter, enables storing multiple disc sets together for superior organization, and seamlessly integrates with your home media library. TDK is offering DVD and CD media in Snap N' Save cases in a variety of colors and pack sizes.Media using TDK's Snap N' Save cases are available now. More information, including prices, can be found here. Add a comment
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ArcSoft, Inc. announced today at CES its full suite of Blu-ray solutions, including playback, video editing and authoring, plus data backup. ArcSoft TotalMedia(TM) Extreme is a suite of applications that allows consumers to play video, create and edit video and music discs, and back up files, using either Blu-ray discs (BDs), DVDs, or CDs. The component programs are fully integrated, providing an elegant and unified home entertainment experience. ArcSoft Digital Theatre(TM) 2, one of the TotalMedia Extreme applications, is also available as a standalone program. In addition to playing commercial and homemade DVD movies, Digital Theatre plays Blu-ray discs, HD DVDs, AVCHDs, CDs, and a variety of multimedia files.TotalMedia Extreme is available now for OEM licensing and is expected to hit retail in the near future for $149.99. Digital Theatre 2 can also be purchased separately for $69.99. More information can be found on ArcSoft's website. Add a comment
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The Blu-ray Disc Association today declared its victory as the premiere high definition DVD format of choice. Debuted to the U.S. market in June 2006, over 25 companies have released Blu-ray Disc products to date, including players, recorders, high-definition computer drives, recordable media, PC applications, and announced almost 170 movie and music titles.It's going to be interesting to see how the HD DVD Promotions Group responds to this. If you'd like to read more, the Blu-ray Disc Association's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Driving demand for high definition content, more than one million Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) units, each featuring a Blu-ray Disc drive, were shipped to the United States in 2006, from launch through the end of the year, as reported by Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA). Demand for PS3 has been extremely high, and according to a recent SCEA survey of over 10,000 PS3 owners, 80 percent indicated they will buy Blu-ray movies and 75 percent said they use the PS3 as a primary device for viewing movies.
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If you'd like to read more, Verbatim's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Verbatim Corporation and its parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim/MKM) announced today that it will begin shipping single-sided, dual-layer 30GB HD DVD-R media to customers in North America when HD DVD-R DL-compatible hardware becomes available in Q1. The premium-quality dual-layer HD DVD-R media has been shipping throughout Japan since July 2006, when recordable HD DVD hardware first became available.
The high-capacity Verbatim/MKM HD DVD DL media will find extensive application in computer data storage. Business and home users will be able to back up their laptop PCs onto one long-lasting 30GB optical disc. Consumers will also record and enjoy the amazingly sharp images that high-definition video provides. Users will be able to save the data recorded by high-definition camcorders, author and edit the material on their PC, and then burn the content onto HD DVD-R media for viewing on an HD DVD playback device. Many new HD DVD hardware devices will be launched in 2007.
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No word on pricing or availability. As we find out more, we'll let you know. In the mean time, Verbatim's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Verbatim Corporation and its parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim/MKM), announced today that it has started producing 2X speed 50GB Dual Layer (DL) Blu-ray Recordable (BD-R) and Blu-ray Rewriteable (BD-RE) media for shipment to the US market.
Known worldwide for its premier dual-layer technologies since the launch of the world's first DL DVD media under its own brand, Verbatim/MKM has continued to develop and refine its technologies. By leveraging its DL technologies and expertise, Verbatim/MKM now provides high-quality BD DL media.
With the ability to store up to 50GB or about 4 hours of HD-quality video on a single disc without having to flip or change the disc, the new media offers distinct advantages for professional video production, business storage, backup, archiving, radio and television broadcast storage, education, banking, healthcare and government applications.
