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Plextor LLC has announced a completely redesigned and updated version of the ConvertX Digital Video Converter. The PX-AV200U is not only considerably smaller than previous models, it can be used to convert videos for playback on portable devices like the iPod and PlayStation Portable.

The PX-AV200U is rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a host of new benefits to users. The plastic enclosure case has been replaced by a dongle with connectors for USB 2.0, S-Video In, Video In, and Audio In. It takes up no desk space at all and fits in a shirt pocket for easy portability. In addition to MPEG-1/2/4 video formats, the new ConvertX model supports iPod and PlayStation Portable file formats, enabling videos to be viewed anywhere on portable players. The PX-AV200U runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, as well as Windows XP.
The PX-AV200U will be available in May 2007 for a suggested retail price of $69. More information is available on Plextor's website. 0 Comments

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It's been awhile, but Goldenhawk has released a new version of CDRWIN. According to their website, version 4.0E now supports Windows Vista. If you'd like to check it out, CDRWIN 4.0E can be downloaded here. A Unicode version is also available for those using multi-language versions of Windows XP and Vista. 0 Comments

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While 20th Century Fox won't be releasing another title on Blu-ray until June, that hasn't stopped the company from launching PerfectHiDef.com, a website dedicated to the Blu-ray Disc format. Taken from Blu-ray.com:
For the past few months, Amazon has been linking to a Blu-ray informational website hosted by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment in their Blu-ray Disc Store. The webpage offers basic information on Blu-ray and its capabilities; it contains enough information to answer the questions of anyone looking to enter into the high definition movie arena. Fox has now moved this page to its own dedicated website: PerfectHiDef.com.
As many of you know, Fox has pushed back the release of many of their Blu-ray titles. While it is rumored that Mr. & Mrs. Smith will ship in June, its unknown when other postponed titles will show up. 0 Comments

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As most of you know, the once mighty BenQ has fallen on hard times. While the company has tried to cut its losses and return to profitability, sales have continued to decline. In response, the company has announced plans to spin-off its branded business.
BenQ's Board of Directors convened today to approve a plan to spin-off its branded business. The plan is a continuation of BenQ Group’s “Dual Core Competency Strategy”, which is to focus on the core competencies of brand & services and manufacturing & technology to maximize competitiveness and efficiency. After the spin-off, BenQ Corporation will be renamed Jia Da Corporation (temporary translation) and the spun-off company is scheduled to succeed the name of BenQ Corporation. The spun-off company will be a 100% owned subsidiary of Jia Da Corp. and the change is expected to elevate the operating efficiency and strengthen business competence of the BenQ Group.
The spin-off plan still needs to be approved by BenQ's shareholders. If approved, the spin-off is expected to take place on September 1, 2007. More information is available on BenQ's website. 0 Comments

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Plasmon has announced the launch of their UDO2 (Ultra Density Optical) archival storage solutions. Along with a maximum capacity of 60GB, UDO2 offers a 50% increase in performance over first generation UDO products.
Plasmon (LSE: PLM), the trusted source in archiving systems, today announced the launch of their second-generation UDO2 (Ultra Density Optical) archival storage solutions. UDO2 drives and media will be generally available at the end of April and the full range of UDO Archive Appliances and G-Series UDO libraries will be available by the end of May 2007. Plasmon has recently announced an £8m ($16m) new fundraising to support increased promotional activities and raise market awareness of UDO2 archive solutions.

Building on the success of UDO1 blue-laser storage technology, 60GB UDO2 offers customers double the capacity and a 50 percent performance increase over first generation UDO products. In combination with Plasmon’s flagship UDO Archive Appliance, customers can now consolidate and scale their archives from 1TB to over 76TB in a single Archive Appliance.
If you'd like to read more, Plasmon's entire press release can be found here. 0 Comments

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Plextor Europe has announced a new digital video convertor, the PX-AV200U. Affordably priced and easy to use, the PX-AV200U will take your analog video signals and covert them to MPEG 2/4.

Transfer analogue footage to DVD easily and cost-effectively - from VHS tapes and footage captured on an analogue camcorder. Plextor's new ConvertX PX-AV200U is a digital video converter with the emphasis on ease of use.

Plextor's ConvertX preserves old and treasured analogue footage by digitising it for posterity. Everything is included to get consumers up and running immediately - simply plug it into a PC via USB, attach the analogue source and let the powerful software do the hard work. It enables editing of digital files, creating Hollywood-style movies including professional transitions and titles, and sharing of CDs, video CDs and DVDs with family and friends.
No word on price yet. However, the PX-AV200U is scheduled to ship in May 2007. More information is available on Plextor's website. 0 Comments

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Sony sent out a press release this morning, announcing that their subsidiary, Sony Shiroishi, is currently the industry's leading producer of blue-violet laser diodes, turning out more than 1.7 million units a month. The company has also shipped more than 2 billion (yes, billion) laser diodes since it started production in 1986.
Sony Shiroishi Semiconductor Inc. (hereafter Sony Shiroishi), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation (hereafter Sony), today announced that as of March 2007, cumulative shipments of laser diodes have reached 2 billion units since it started production in 1986.

As of April 2007, Sony Shiroishi has also established industry-leading monthly production capacity of 1.7 million blue-violet laser diodes, offering a comprehensive product lineup of blue-violet laser diodes for the wide-ranging needs of external customers as well as for use in Sony products. Furthermore, with Sony Shiroishi scheduled to start mass production of high-power output 240mw diodes from November this year, Sony and Sony Shiroishi will continue to stand at the forefront of the technological development and market for laser diodes going forward.
Sony also plans to ship a low cost (~$8) blue-violet laser diode for Blu-ray Disc players in June. If you'd like to read more, the entire press release can be found here. 0 Comments
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