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As second-tier makers in Taiwan and smaller makers in China have given up production of CD-R discs due to intense competition and leading Taiwanese makers switch CD-R production capacity to making DVD discs, the global supply of CD-R discs is 20% short of demand this quarter, Wong indicated. The gap may expand to 30% next quarter and if so, CMC may further raise its quotes by another 5-10%, Wong noted.With CMC raising their prices, you can expect smaller manufacturers to do the same. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
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As usual, the only description given for for these updates is that they "Match More Media". Please feel free to share your experiences with this new firmware in our forum. Add a comment
SHM-165H6S HS0D SHW-160H6S CS07 SHW-160P6S PS0A SOHC-5236V R$0G
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Taiwanese makers of CD-R discs are generally reluctant to accept Veeza, the sources indicated. The new royalty rate of US$0.025 per disc, though 44.4% cheaper that the original US$0.045, still accounts for 20-30% of OEM prices of CD-R discs, much higher than the 3-5% desired by Taiwanese makers, the sources pointed out. In addition, Taiwanese makers are dissatisfied with Philips' incapability of imposing Veeza on makers of CD-R discs in China and India, which subjects them to unfair competition.It's not known what Philips will do if manufacturers fail to sign onto the Veeza program. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
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While we have not heard if or when the GBW-H10N will be available in the US, it is expected to hit the European market in June for a whopping 799 Euros ($1020US). More information can be found here. Add a comment
LG Electronics, market leader with optical memory drive assemblies, brings its first Blu ray burner to GBW-H10N with the model on the market. With burning speeds of 4x with BD-R and 2x with BD-RH-media the youngest member of the LG super multi-family stands out clearly against the competition. The new internal model is besides fully downward-compatibly and thus able, also CDs and DVDs, inclusive DVD-RAM (5x), to burn. The innovative drive assembly concept super Multi Blue guarantees that no user must do without the used fuel comfort. The GBW-H10N comes in the middle of June on the German market. The noncommittal price recommendation is with 799, - euro.
DVD Writing Speeds:
BD-R (SL): 2x, 4x CLV
BD-RE (SL): 2x CLV
DVD+R: 2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x Z-CLV, 12x P-CAV
DVD+RW: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x Z-CLV
DVD+R DL: 2.4x, 4x CLV
DVD-R: 2x, 4x CLV, 8x, 12x P-CAV
DVD-RW: 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x CLV
DVD-R DL: 2x, 4x CLV
DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x Z-CLV, 5x P-CAV
CD-R: 4x, 8x CLV
CD-RW: 4x, 8x, 10x CLVRead Speeds:
BD-ROM (SL): 4.8x Max
BD-ROM (DL): 4x Max
BD-R (SL): 4.8x Max
BD-RE (SL): 2x Max
DVD-ROM (SL): 16x Max
DVD-ROM (DL): 8x Max
DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x, 5x P-CAV
DVD-Video: 8x Max
DVD±R/RW: 10x Max
DVD±R DL: 8x Max
CD-R/RW/ROM: 40x Max
CD-DA (DAE): 40x Max
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Adding to its popular PlayO line of recordable media, accessories, and portable electronic products, Abcron Corporation today announced the PlayO Scratch Shield Double Sided MiniDVD product.If you'd like to read more, the entire press release can be found on Abcron's website. Add a comment
With a total storage capacity of 2.92GB, these Double Sided MiniDVDs allow users to read or write twice the content of traditional MiniDVDs. Scratch Shield technology provides the discs with a unique damage-resistant surface layer that guards against scratches, finger smudges, dust and ultraviolet rays, thereby ensuring longevity.
