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At the International Consumer Electronics Show today, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced the new BDC-202 combination Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM computer drive with enhanced DVD and CD writing and reading capabilities. The newly designed Pioneer drive offers playback of BD-ROM discs allowing users to view Blu-ray Disc high definition programs directly on a properly configured computer. The Pioneer BDC-202 can play multiple Blu-ray Disc formats, as well as provide high-speed reading and writing of DVD and CD formats.No word on price yet. However, Pioneer expects to ship the BDC-202 during the second quarter of 2007. More information, including a list of specs, can be found on Pioneer's website. Add a comment
With a focus on BD-ROM playback, the new Pioneer combination computer drive will be a significant contributor in the emergence of the Blu-ray Disc format for both professional and consumer use on computers. In addition to BD-ROM playback, the BDC-202 allows users to access and transfer A/V and data files rapidly to DVD and CD.
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Nero, leaders in digital media technology, today announced SecurDisc, the first solution for the access control and performance reliability of data stored on optical media that allows it to be distributed and shared securely. The benefits of this technology are realized with CD and DVD media authored via SecurDisc-certified devices and carry the SecurDisc logo. Nero is seeking to build a logo-certification program around its new format with software and hardware vendors interested in distinguishing themselves in the marketplace by offering this technology to their customers.SecurDisc works with most CD and DVD formats and can be added to existing drives via a firmware update. More information can be found on Nero's website. Add a comment
SecurDisc technology offers the following benefits that were previously unavailable to optical storage media users:prohibits unauthorized access to data through password protection detects altered data on authored media through checksum verification increases performance and reliability through redundantly stored data authenticates the origin of data through digital signature verification
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NME Creative and Software Division announced today that it has successfully trialled its HD VMD playback software as well as VMD multilayer PC drives.While NME has yet to break into the US market, they've signed distribution deals in India and parts of Europe. If you'd like to read more, their entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The company will release the HD VMD playback software for download in February 2007, initially in 10 regions worldwide. The software will also be offered to hardware manufacturers as a bundling solution.
The proprietary Multilayer PC drives will go on sale in the 2nd Quarter to playback the 4-layer VMD discs. The VMD multilayer drives will be made available at an affordable price and can replace all existing PC disc drives.
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Maxell Corporation of America has introduced four new Blu-ray DVD media products that give consumers the ability to record, archive and enjoy HD video content to enhance their high definition experience.Maxell will be announcing pricing at the end of January. More information can be found here. Add a comment
The new Maxell Blu-ray media include single-layer and dual layer configurations and write-once and rewritable formats.
"High definition video is one of the most dramatic innovations that the consumer electronics industry has developed and Maxell is excited to provide recording media that enables consumers to enhance their enjoyment of this new technology," said Don Patrican, executive vice president of Maxell Corporation of America. "Our new Blu-ray media is packaged so consumers can easily understand its use and the media is engineered and manufactured for HD performance."
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TDK, a world leader in digital recording solutions, is exhibiting its latest Blu-ray Disc innovations, breakthrough media storage solutions and award-winning packaging at the 2007 International CES, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8-11, 2007 (TDK booth #N215). The company is highlighting its remarkable 200GB blue laser disc technology, the most advanced optical media ever developed. For the first time, TDK will also showcase prototype 8cm Mini Blu-ray Discs.When encoded at 24Mbps, TDK's new 200GB blue laser discs can store approximately 18 hours of HD video. If you'd like to read more, TDK's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"TDK's 200GB blue laser disc technology represents an important milestone for optical media. As a founding member of the Blu-ray Disc Association, we are proud of our work to shape the future of digital recording," commented Sethu Palat, TDK Director of Marketing. He continued, "With TDK's technological advancements, Blu-ray is proving to be the ultimate, future-ready format. As the technology continues to evolve, Blu-ray Discs are becoming increasingly important products in TDK's line." Palat concluded, "At CES 2007, attendees can preview the 200GB blue laser disc, and learn more about the technologies behind the format that is redefining the consumer electronics industry."
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Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today launched Toast 8 Titanium, a significant upgrade to its industry-leading Mac disc burning software. Continuing to enhance and extend the functionality of the Mac OS and iLife applications, Toast 8 offers a range of new innovative features and ground-breaking platform firsts that enable users to see, hear, copy, and enjoy their entire digital lives on a disc and on-the-go. Toast 8 is available today at www.roxio.com and at Macworld Expo booth # 314.Toast 8 Titanium is available now and can be purchased directly from Roxio for $99.99. More information can be found on Roxio's website. Add a comment
Headlining Toast 8 are a number of unique new features and enhancements that help redefine the standard for disc burning on the Mac platform. Toast 8 brings TiVo and the Mac together for the first time, enabling users to enjoy their favorite TV programs on their Mac, burn them to disc, or easily convert them for viewing on a mobile device such as an iPod or PSP. Complementing the features of iTunes, Toast 8 enables users to apply professional-quality tools to create superior sounding audio CD mixes and music DVDs. Going beyond the burning options included in Mac OS, Toast 8 introduces Blu-ray Disc burning, as well as automatic disc cataloging, cross-platform data spanning, and disc restoration.
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Memorex's 8X Double Layer DVD+R media is available now in packs of 10 for a suggested retail price of $27.99. The Double Layer mini DVD+R media is expected to hit store shelves in February with the LightScribe Cool Colors CD-R discs coming in March. More information can be found on Memorex's website. Add a comment
Memorex, the leading brand of optical media at U.S.retail and a portfolio brand of Imation Corp (NYSE: IMN), announces several additions to its specialty optical media product family. Memorex LightScribe Cool Colors CD-R, 8X Double Layer DVD+R, and Double Layer mini DVD+R media deliver the latest optical media technology available for storing photos, music, video and data.
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Before you plop down $1200, take note that while the BH100 can play back HD DVD titles, it does not support the format's advanced menus and functions. If you'd like to read more, LG's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Blending the latest technologies and offering unprecedented flexibility to consumers seeking the convenience of playing both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD high-definition content, LG Electronics (LG), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, today launched the groundbreaking "Super Multi Blue" Player at the 2007 International CES (Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center).
Launching in the United States during the first quarter of 2007, this advanced dual-format high-definition disc player, LG model BH100, will be the first player on the market with the capability to play both next-generation disc formats, addressing the challenge of the current format war. The new player is ideally suited to LG's expanded lineup of Full HD 1080p plasma and LCD HDTVs, delivering best video possible in the highest display resolution format.
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The GGW-H10N will be released during the first quarter of 2007 and priced under US $1,200. More information, including a list of optical drives on display at CES, can be found here. Add a comment
LG offers flexibility to consumers in the next generation in optical disc drives. The GGW-H10N is compatible with both Blu-ray Discs and HD-DVD formats. The Super Multi Blue drive is compatible with Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD read/write and HD-DVD-ROM (read), offering consumers with the most universal unit available.
The GGW-H10N can record up to 50GB of data, equivalent to 4-1/2 hours of high-definition video or 22 hours or standard definition video (on a dual layer 50GB BD-R/BD-RE recordable media). Surpassing the market standard, LG is providing a 4x recording speed of Blu-ray Discs, which means that it takes only 23-24 minutes to burn a full single layer BD-R disc (25GB), compared with 46-47 minutes for conventional 2x recording.
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today launched Qflix, today announced that LaCie has selected Sonic as the software provider for worldwide shipments of the company's new professional Blu-ray Disc burning solution. The new LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive features Roxio Toast 7 Titanium, the first Blu-ray-enabled software for the Mac OS, and a special Blu-ray capable version of Roxio Easy Media Creator 8 for Windows. The applications deliver a range of Blu-ray Disc burning functions including the ability to archive as much as 50GB of data on a BD-R (recordable) or BD-RE (rewritable) disc, BD image-to-disc recording, and disc-to-disc copying. The combination of Roxio and LaCie technology can be purchased at the LaCie Store online (www.lacie.com/shop) and will be available throughout LaCie's specialized dealer network in January for a suggested retail price of $1149.00.If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
