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The SSM-85H5SX is a streamlined Super AllWrite drive: portable and sleek and capable of reading, writing and re-writing any DVD disc format on the market, including DVD-RAM. Furthermore, the SSM-85H5SX is equipped with LightScribe technology for burning labels directly onto the surface of a CD or DVD. The USB 2.0 connection ensures a fast transfer of data. With the SSM-85H5SX Lite-On IT provides a solution for those who are looking for compact size and good performance of their optical storage device.The SSM-85H5SX will be available on the European market in mid-January for a € 109 including VAT. More information is available on Lite-On's website. Add a comment
"The SSM-85H5SX is especially handy for travelers and great for notebook users and not only because of its portability and lightweight design", says Jelmer Veldman, Lite-On IT's European marketing manager. "Thanks to its compatibility with all kinds of CD and DVD media it is a one-stop archival and presentation solution for anyone with a need of copying and storing data. And thanks to LightScribe support consumers have an efficient way of creating customized and professional labels for CD and DVD discs. That is what differentiates the SSM-85H5SX from other slim external drives on the market."
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An industry insider has informed me that Verbatim has started to outsource their Double Layer DVD production to Moser Baer India (MBI). And while a relationship between Verbatim and MBI is nothing new, it is new that Verbatim has decided to finally start outsourcing their difficult to manufacturer DVD double layer discs. When double layer recordable discs were first released, there were rumors that indicated Verbatim ran into quality issues when attempting to outsource the production of their excellent double layer product.These new "Made in India" discs could hit store shelves as early as February. If you'd like to read more, head on over to WesleyTech.com. Add a comment
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At the 2007 International CES, Hitachi, Ltd. has demonstrated playback of a Blu-ray Disc (BD) with four recording layers at its booth. Featuring 25 GB capacity per layer, a disc can record up to 100 GB data.While four layer discs are still in the developmental stage, this is definitely a good sign. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
There have been other academic reports of creating four- or six-layer disc media and demonstration of picking up signals from those discs using test players embedded with a special optical head, but, according to Hitachi, "This is the first demonstration of quadruple disc readout using a player based on an optical head generally used in current BD drives on the market."
An optical disc drive based on the "GBW-H10N" supporting 4x speed BD recording, which Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. announced in July 2006, was used for the demonstration. The four-layer disc used in the demonstration was an outside company's product, but a Hitachi spokesperson said, "We cannot tell the name of its supplier."
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DVD+R: 18X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X DVD+RW: 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X DVD+R DL: 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4X DVD-R: 18X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X, 1X DVD-RW: 6X, 4X, 2X, 1X DVD-R DL: 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X DVD-RAM: 14X CD-R: 48X,40X, 32X, 16X, 10X, 4X CD-RW: 32X, 24X, 20X, 16X, 10X, 4X | Read Speeds: Access Times: DVD-ROM: 150ms |
The specs on ASUS's website are slightly different than what was in this month's ASUSWORLD catalog, so I'm not sure how accurate they are. Either way, they are impressive. More information can be found on ASUS's website. Add a comment
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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
