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On behalf of the staff here at CDRLabs, I just wanted to wish all of our American readers a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

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Nero released a new version of Nero 7 this morning. There is no change log yet. However, this new update brings the version count up to 7.5.9.0. If you'd like to check it out, the update can be downloaded here or via BitTorrent. As usual, feel free to share your experiences in our forum. Add a comment

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Today, CDRLabs brings you a brief review of Plextor's new CD/DVD destructor, the PlexEraser PX-OE100E. An high-tech alternative to disc shredders, the PX-OE100E uses a laser to completely destroy the data layer of a CD or DVD, making it unreadable and unrecoverable. In this review we take a look at some of the features found on the PX-OE100E and then see how it performs. Is it the right choice for you? You'll have to read the review to find out.


Plextor PlexEraser PX-OE100E CD/DVD Destructor
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According to DigiTimes, Taiwan's pre-recorded disc makers are facing increased competition from China. By quoting significatly lower prices, manufacturers from China have been able to land OEM orders from some of Hollywood's top movie studios.
China-based manufacturers of pre-recorded optical discs have landed OEM orders from the top eight Hollywood movie studios to make DVD movie discs, representing a growing threat to leading makers in Taiwan such as U-Tech Media and Infodisc Technology, according to industry sources.

Chinese makers used to produce pirated audio/video CD and DVD discs, with production capacities much smaller than and technologically inferior to Taiwanese disc makers, the sources pointed out. But Chinese makers have significantly improved their competitiveness through investments by Japanese makers of pre-recorded discs or through joint ventures with such makers.
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It looks like the DVD6C Licensing Group is gaining another new member. According to a press release sent out this morning, Samsung has joined the group, adding to its already impressive list of patents.
The DVD6C Licensing Group (DVD6C), whose members include eight leading developers of DVD technology and formats — Hitachi, Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. — today announced that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SAMSUNG) joined its worldwide joint licensing program which provides manufacturers of DVD products the ability to license essential DVD patents owned by the group's members.

DVD6C has licensed essential DVD patents owned by its member companies since June 1999 (adding licensing for DVD-Recorders, DVD-Audio Players, DVD-R, -RW and -RAM Drives, DVD-Audio, -R, -RW, -and -RAM Discs and Cases in September 2003). DVD6C's licenses cover patents owned by the 6C member companies that are essential for products that comply with the DVD-format specifications defined by the DVD Forum.
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Good news for those planning to run Windows Vista. Nero has announced that the version of Nero 7 currently available on their website is is ready for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM).
Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announces today that its premier digital media software suite, Nero 7, is ready for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM).

Having rapidly addressed the latest developmental changes to Microsoft's highly-anticipated new operating system through the RC1 and RC2 phases, Nero now offers its Windows Vista-ready software to consumers online at www.nero.com. Current Nero 7 customers will also be able to download this version free of charge at the company's website.
I'm guessing that we're going to see a new version of Nero in the next day or two as the current build, version 7.5.7.0, has some known issues with Vista. If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment

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The guys at CD Freaks have put together a review of Plextor's first Blu-ray Disc writer, the PX-B900A. Here's what they had to say:
Belonging to the first generation of Blu-ray writers, the device seems to operate very good on most supported media types.

As the drive is RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) Compliant, means it should be "Lead-, Mercury- and Cadmium-free" and an environment friendly product.
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