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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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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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| Writing Speeds: DVD±R: 18x DVD±R DL: 8x DVD+RW: 8x DVD-RW: 6x DVD-RAM: 12x CD-R: 48x CD-RW: 32x | Read Speeds: |
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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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.
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No word on pricing or availability. As we find out more, we'll let you know. In the mean time, Lite-On's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
LITE-ON IT CORP., the professional ODD manufacturer of DVD & Ultra-Speed CD-RW / Combo Writers, releases its first Serial ATA Blu-ray Disc Triple Writer LH-2B1S. Through next-generation blue laser technology, LH-2B1S can record up to 25GB data on one BD-R / BD-RE media, more than 5 times capacity of a DVD media, or around 36 times capacity of a CD media. This Blu-ray Disc Writer is able to write BD-R media at 2X maximum, rewrite BD-RE media at 2X maximum, and read BD-ROM media at 2X maximum. Commercial advertising, studios, photographers, movie makers, and IT managers will greatly benefit from LH-2B1S. It can save us a lot of time and trouble for data storage. LH-2B1S can also provide High Definition entertainment for AV enthusiasts. You may enjoy 1920x1080 High Definition BD movie with Blu-ray Disc Writer LH-2B1S on newer PC system.
LH-2B1S is not only a powerful Blu-ray Disc Writer but also a High-Speed DVD & CD Writer. It can write DVD+R & DVD-R media at 12X maximum, write DVD+R DL & DVD-R DL media at 4X maximum, rewrite DVD+RW media at 8X maximum, rewrite DVD-RW media at 6X maximum, read DVD-ROM media at 12X maximum, write CD-R media at 32X maximum, rewrite Ultra-Speed CD-RW media at 24X maximum, and read CD-ROM media at 32X maximum.
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Intel's P965 chipset and Microsoft's Vista operating system are expected to speed up adoption of SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) and displace ATAPI (ATA packet interface) as the mainstream interface standard for optical drives in the second half of 2007, according to optical disc drive (ODD) manufacturers in Taiwan.While we've had a few SATA drives in the 'Labs, they've been few and far between. Hopefully this report is true and we'll be seeing more of them next year. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Following LG, Plextor, Sony and Taiwan-based Asustek, Pioneer and Panasonic as well as Taiwan-based Lite-On IT will soon offer DVD-ROM drives or DVD burners equipped with SATA interfaces, the sources indicated.
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Hewlett-Packard (HP) is offering its new D4655y-series desktop PC bundled with an HD DVD-ROM drive for an additional US$99, in a move to promote HD DVD, according to industry sources in Taiwan. The HD DVD-ROM is unable to burn HD DVD discs but is compatible with DVD discs, the sources indicated.This is a pretty good deal considering the HD DVD-ROM drive is currently a $249 option on HP's D4650y series of PC's. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
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According to AV Watch, Mitsubishi Chemical's BD-R and BD-RE media is expected to cost about 1,800 Yen and 2,500 Yen respectively. More information can be found here. Add a comment
This corporation received such needs, actualized the production of the next generation bulk disk which uses the blue laser on the basis of the respective company technology which is cultivated with development and production of the long time optical disk. In this year July, it continues to the start of sale of bear type BD for 2 time fast corresponding data, it is something which starts the sale for the video recording BD whose demand is high from the user. BD which this time we sell digital hi-vision broadcast while it was hi-vision picture quality made the video recording of approximately 130 parts possible memory capacity 25GB (single sided 1 layer) with, (at the time of transfer rate approximately 24Mbps).
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By 2008, prices for Blu-ray Disc (BD) drives will drop 50% from current levels amid aggressive development by various related brands and makers, according to Shuji Minami, general manager, product business group of Sony NEC Optiarc. Minami also said the maker is not ruling out seeking new partners in Taiwan or placing more orders with existing Taiwan-based partners.Even if prices drop by 50%, we're still looking at drives costing $300-$500. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Demand for BD drives are expected to be driven by full high-definition (HD) demand for 19-inch-and-above LCD monitors and the new Vista operating system (OS) from Microsoft in 2007, Minami indicated.
