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Lite-On IT, Taiwan's largest optical disc drive (ODD) maker, has received orders from Toshiba for half-height (H/H) HD-DVD burners, according to sources at components suppliers.The article also mentions that HP and other computer manufacturers are expected to launch HD-DVD equipped PC's in September of 2006. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Toshiba is releasing the H/H models to Lite-On IT in order to focus its own production on slim-type HD-DVD burners in the face of strong competition from the Blu-ray Disc (BD) camp, the sources said.
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Plextor also announced a new slot loading DVD writer, the PX-608AL, that is designed to be built into laptops. Both the PX-608CU and PX-608AL will be available in October of this year. More information can be found here. Add a comment
Plextor today announces its new shape ultra-portable DVD writer - the smallest available in the world. Measuring just 15.9mm high and weighing 250g, the pocket-sized PX-608CU is ideal for mobile laptop users and those requiring a modern, stylish and compact unit to use anywhere.
The newly-designed clamshell chassis is the latest innovation from Plextor and not only provides a highly portable ergonomic unit for improved ease of use, but it also incorporates high reliability and durability for long term operation.
It is USB 2.0 bus-powered for both maximum convenience and true plug-and-play usability (no need for an external power supply) - very handy for the mobile executive to burn CDs and DVDs on the move, or for home users to burn and back-up important data from multiple computers.
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Imation Corp (NYSE: IMN - News), a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, today announced the availability of its first recordable HD DVD media. Now, Imation HD DVD and Imation Blu-ray media, which was announced last month, provide businesses of all sizes with a high-capacity solution for managing their growing quantity of critical data storage. Available in single-layer, Imation HD DVD can store up to 15GB of digital files -- three times the capacity of standard DVDs -- and are ideal for reliable data and image storage, including medical and government imaging, photography, videography, as well as high definition video recording.With no HD DVD writers on the market, it makes you wonder who exactly they expect to buy this media. In any case, Imation's single layer HD DVD discs are available now for a suggested retail price of $19.99. More information can be found here. Add a comment
"Imation understands the ever-growing storage needs of today's businesses and the need for a wide-range of innovative solutions to meet those needs," said Jim Milligan, general manager, Imation Commercial and OEM Division. "Today's release of Imation HD DVD provides businesses with a format choice for their high definition recording needs and demonstrates Imation's continued commitment to offer a variety of quality options to store and transfer critical data."
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According to our contacts at Lite-On, the LH-2B1S has a suggested retail price of $649.00. While not exactly cheap, this is a good $350 less than the drives from the competition. If you'd like to read more, Lite-On's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
LiteOn IT, the world's leader in optical storage solution proudly announces the LH-2B1S, the company's first Blu-ray Disc (BD) triple writer. The LH-2B1S uses the revolutionary blue laser technology instead of red laser existing in today's optical drives. The new technology provides an extremely precise laser focus and greatly increases storage capacity. LH-2B1S can store up to 50GB of data on a double-layer BD disc, equivalent to 9 hours High-Definition (HD) video or 23 hours of standard definition content or 72 CDs on a single disc. The new LH-2B1S triple writer will be available in September 2006.
The new LH-2B1S is ideal for professionals who have a growing need of archiving large files and content on a single disc. Commercial advertising, studio and catalog photographers, movie makers, and IT managers will greatly benefit from this technology as it plays back High-Definition (HD) content and archive massive data to reduce physical storage space.
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Lite-On IT, the largest maker of optical disc drives in Taiwan, on August 18 announced it is developing half-height (H/H) HD-DVD burners, with a volume production target set for March 2007.If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Although the company has scheduled production of H/H HD-DVD burners, Lite-On IT appears to retain a neutral attitude between Blu-ray Disc (BD) and HD-DVD.
