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Lite-On announces it will launch a new external DVD writer in November. With the introduction of the eHAU324 Lite-On offers the fastest possible DVD writing speeds now also on an external DVD writer: 24X.
The eHAU324 is a stable and robust DVD writer for the home and professional environment. Users can create and share their home videos and back-up critical data like photos and videos in a fast and easy way. It is a versatile DVD writer that combines the most up-to-date writing speeds with a solid and fashionable black and white design that suits everyone’s desk perfectly.
Besides 24X writing speed for DVD±R discs, the highest possible writing speed that is currently available on any DVD writer, the eHAU324 writes DVD+RW at 8X and DVD-RW at 6X. DVD-RAM can be written at 12X and also for double layer DVD±R discs the speed increased from 8X to 12X, compared to its predecessor. The eHAU324 writes CD-R at 48X and CD-RW 32X and reads DVD-ROM at 16X and CD-ROM at 48X.
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Plextor, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, introduces its latest entry into the Blu-ray market with the new PX-B940SA internal BD writer. Featuring Blu-ray write speeds of up to 12x – the fastest available in the market – the drive also includes CyberLink’s BD Suite software package, including the TrueTheater™ HD technology to provide users with the latest in high-quality movie playback.
Using a Serial ATA interface, the internal PX-B940SA provides users with a convenient solution for Blu-ray playback, while simultaneously offering increased storage capacity with BD writing capabilities. Bundled with CyberLink’s TrueTheater™ HD technology, consumers can easily boost DVD video and audio quality to achieve HD-like results and smoother playback.
“Blu-ray is fast-becoming the standard for quality movie playback, and we’re taking that to the next level with the addition of BD writing capabilities,” said Christine Hsing, Marketing Manager at Plextor. “Plextor has always been a leader in the optical market and we’re proud to offer our users a simple, all-in-one Blu-ray solution.”
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Ideal for users who want to upgrade their laptop or desktop PC to Blu-ray, the BR-X816U2-EU attaches via any USB 2.0 port with no additional AC power required and is ready to use immediately without any complicated installation process.
Perfect for storing, editing or watching high definition content, or writing large amounts of data to an optical drive, Buffalo’s new external 8x Blue-ray drive is also backward compatible with existing DVD and CD formats.
The drive features in-built CyberLink Blu-ray Disc Suite software which allows users to view their DVDs in near high definition quality as well as offering the option to create back-up discs of important data.
Paul Hudson, Northern European Sales Director, Buffalo Technology, said: “More and more people are expecting to watch their favourite films in high definition quality and more PCs and televisions are now supporting this. This new external Blu-ray drive provides consumers with a low-cost option for watching their own high definition content and taking advantage of the latest technology.”
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Other World Computing (OWC), a leading Mac and PC technology company, announced today its Mercury Pro(tm) Blu-ray External Drive is the first 'Quad Interface' 12X Blu-ray disc burner on the market. With the flexibility of a 'Quad Interface' of FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0, & eSATA interfaces, the OWC Mercury Pro External Drive line offers Plug & Play disc burning compatibility with both Windows and Macintosh systems starting at $299.99.
Available immediately, the Mercury Pro Blu-ray External Drives are ideal for consumers with large amounts of High-Definition or other video, photos, music, and data files that they want to author, archive, or retrieve using a single disk. Capable of burning up to 50GB of data -- equal to 50,000 JPEG images, 17,500 MP3 songs, 25 DVD quality movies, or just under four hours of High Definition video -- onto a single Blu-ray disc in 15 to 20 minutes, the Mercury Pro Blu-ray drives also read and/or write virtually all types of optical media, including DVD R/RW & Dual-Layer, DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW.
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Moser Baer India Ltd., the global technology company, India has entered into an agreement with Corona Marketing Group for promoting its OEM and DataRight-branded Optical storage media products in North America. This makes Corona Marketing Group, a sales and marketing firm servicing IT and CE market segments, Moser Baer’s sales representative in the US, Canada and Mexico.
“Moser Baer has a dominant position in the global optical storage media business for CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. As a result of our focus on technology and innovation, Moser Baer now offers blank media products with available unique features such as uniformed printing with no tonal variation, Aqua Shield water-proof coating and diamond finish that shows no burn marks.” says Vishal Nayyar, General Manager for International Business at Moser Baer. “We are pleased to have Corona Market Group representing us in the US, Canada and Mexico. With its expertise in working with Resellers in IT and CE industry, we believe this will enable us to expand our brand awareness and market share in North America.”
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Buffalo Japan has definitely been on a roll lately. The company not only introduced the industry's first 10x Blu-ray Disc writers, they've now announced a portable unit that can write at 6x. The BR-PX68U2-BK is capable of 6x BD-R, 6x BD-R DL, 4x BD-R DL, 2x BD-RE and 2x BD-RE DL writing speeds and a maximum BD-ROM read speed of 6x. The drive is also backwards compatible with all DVD and CD formats and can be powered off a computer's USB bus or the included AC adapter. The BR-PX68U2-BK is expected to ship in early November for a suggested retail price of 31,700 Yen ($350US).
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Moser Baer, the global technology manufacturing company, has launched Print Max, a BDR White Inkjet Printable media, a product for Primera Technology, Inc. to work with the US-based company’s range of products. Full surface printable BDR discs are made using utmost care and advanced technology at Moser Baer’s optical media manufacturing plant in the suburbs of New Delhi in India and also at OM&T, Moser Baer’s Netherlands-based subsidiary.
BDR full surface printable discs are available for the entire range of BDR discs offered by Moser Baer India: BDR 1-4x, BDR 1-6x & BD RE 1-2x.
The sharp images and bright colors enhance the aesthetic appeal of these discs and make the Blu-ray full surface printable discs from Moser Baer a “must have” for professional duplicators.
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According to various reports, the U.S. Justice Department has begun to look into possible violations of antitrust law in the optical disc drive industry. Along with Sony Optiarc America, Hitachi and Toshiba have now received subpoenas from the DOJ which is seeking information about the companies' optical disk drive businesses.
Japanese technology giants Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday that, like Sony Corp., their optical disk drive operations in the U.S. have received subpoenas from the Department of Justice in a widening investigation into potential antitrust violations.
According to a person familiar with the investigation, the Justice Department started a criminal antitrust probe into the market for optical disk drives in recent months, investigating disk-drive makers for possible price-fixing, bid-rigging and allocation of markets. As well as featuring in personal computers, optical disk drives are used in everyday consumer products like DVD and Blu-ray disk players.
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Transcend Information, Ins. (Transcend®), a global leader in storage and multimedia products, today introduced its first portable CD/DVD writer, offering customers a slim and stylish choice to go with their thin-and-light laptops—or even netbooks—for more diverse entertainment and enhanced productivity.
As notebook computers become increasingly smaller and lighter, built-in CD or DVD drives and writers are often not included. Transcend’s new 8X slim portable CD/DVD writer was created specifically for use with compact notebooks, and features an ultra-thin and sleek design, making it stylish, compact and easy to carry around. No external power adapter is needed, as the CD/DVD writer is entirely USB powered, drawing its electric power directly from the computer’s USB ports. Whether relaxing at home or traveling abroad, notebook users now have the freedom to enjoy DVD movies, install essential software or create data backup discs anytime, anywhere.
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Plextor unveils its latest combo DVD re-writer that also plays Blu-ray movies. The Plextor PX-B320SA is a internal DVD drive for PCs and uses a SATA connection. A highly cost-effective drive, it offers an ideal entry into high definition playback for consumers that are upgrading or replacing hardware.
In addition, Plextor has added extra convenience by including LightScribe technology to enable custom text and designs to be printed/burned onto discs.
Rudy de Meirsman, Sales & Marketing Manager of Plextor Europe, says: “It’s a high spec DVD rewriter that also plays Blu-ray movies - ideal for consumers to get into HD while upgrading their PC hardware. Designed for high reliability and backed with Plextor’s market leading 2-year comprehensive warranty, the PX-B320SA extends Plextor’s optical and hard disk range into the HD market.”
