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Abcron Corporation today announced two new additions to its comprehensive line of optical media products; the PlayO 8X Double Layer DVD +R and the PlayO 8X Printable Double Layer DVD +R.PlayO brand 8x DVD+R DL media is available now in packs of 10. More information, including prices, can be found on Abcron's website. Add a comment
Recording at 8X speed, these new large 8.5 GB storage capacity discs enable data to be recorded or read on one layer without affecting the other layer in order to enable long-time music streaming potential. These discs are ideal for users who record extra-long movies since they do not require users to compress or delete scenes and extras, and they record twice as fast as typical 4X discs. The PlayO 8X double layer discs store up to four hours of DVD-quality video, 16 hours of VHS-quality video, or over 120 hours of MP3 audio.
Additionally the PlayO 8X Printable Double Layer DVD + R includes a printable feature that enables users to print vibrant, full color images directly onto the complete surface of the discs. These discs are compatible with a wide range of leading inkjet printers.
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Primera Technology, Inc., the world's leading developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD duplication and printing equipment, today announced new, lower pricing on its TuffCoat with WaterShield surface media.Primera's TuffCoat with WaterShield CD-R and DVD-R media is now priced at $34.95 and $42.95 respectively for a spindle of 50 discs. More information can be found here. Add a comment
As the world's first water-resistant and smear-resistant inkjet-printable media with a glossy, photo-quality surface, TuffCoat with WaterShield has been reduced by 21 percent for CD-Rs and 13 percent for DVD-Rs.
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The DVR-ST18G should hit store shelves in mid December for 9300 Yen ($80US). More information can be found here. Add a comment
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As Nichia and Sony will increase production of blue laser diodes used in Blu-ray Disc (BD) drives and Sharp recently joining such production, the current global shortage of BD pick-up heads (PUHs), in which blue laser diodes is a key component, will gradually relax next year, according to sources in Taiwan's optical disc drive industry.This is definitely good news, especially for those looking to buy a PS3. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
Nichia and Sony are currently the world's top two producers of blue laser diodes, but Nichia is suffering from a defect rate too high to meet global demand and Sony's output is going mainly for use in its PlayStation 3 (PS3) and BD burners, the sources indicated.
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Abcron Corporation today announced the addition of PlayO brand 16X DVD+/-R discs to its large line of optical media products. The new, dependable, discs features fast read and write times as well as crisp, clear, recording quality.PlayO brand 16X DVD+/-R discs are available now at Staples stores nationwide. A 60 piece (50 + 10 bonus discs) cakebox retails for $27.99. More information can be found on Abcron's website. Add a comment
"With a fast 16X write speed, our discs are perfect for power users who require consistently fast recording times for large video or data files, While the battle on the blue laser formats wages on there is still a strong demand for high quality DVD media." stated Abcron Vice President Andy Huang.
