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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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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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Toshiba has not announced a price yet. However, volume shipments are scheduled to start in February. More information, including a full list of specs, can be found here. Add a comment
Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) today announced the world's first half-height HD DVD writer, providing high-definition video editing and content creation capabilities on desktop systems and media centers using this increasingly popular next-generation DVD technology. Like Toshiba's slim-line HD DVD writer launched in 2006, the new SD-H903A provides read and write support for legacy formats, enabling users to enjoy existing CD and DVD material along with high-definition DVD content.
Ideally designed for single-bay desktop PCs with its multi-functional capabilities, Toshiba's SD-H903A is the perfect solution for professional high-definition content creation. In addition, consumers can capture content, edit home videos and create vast digital content repositories for movies, music and photos. With dual layer discs, HD DVD provides 30GB of storage capacity, which can accommodate up to eight hours of HD DVD movie content with extended cuts and interactive features, up to five full-length standard DVD films, up to 7,500 MP3 songs or up to 30,000 high-quality images.
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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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Taiwan optical disc makers have noted that average selling prices (ASPs) for raw material polycarbonate (PC) have increased more than 10% since a November explosion at a plant of leading supplier Bayer Material Science.Of course, this probably means that media manufacturers will be raising prices again next quarter. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
The resulting supply drop for optical disc-use PC has caused ASPs from leading suppliers including GE, Teijin Group and Mitsubishi to rise to US$2.80 per kilogram, representing an increase of more than 10% above previous quotes. ASPs from Taiwan makers have also increased to US$2.70, up from US$2.40-2.50 previously.
