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While disgruntled HD DVD fans would like nothing more than to see Blu-ray fail, new research shows that the format is doing better than the DVD when it was first released. According to Futuresource Consulting, more than 10 million Blu-ray players will be in use by the end of 2008. In comparison, only 1.5 million DVD players were installed after being on the market for three years.
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Avalon Technology Group sent out a press release this morning, announcing what they claim is the world's fastest 8GB USB flash drive. The 8GB Speedster offers support for 256-bit AES encryption and is capable of 34MB/s read and 20MB/s write speeds.
Avalon Technology Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AVLN) announced today that the Company has introduced the fastest available 8GB USB flash drive that features 256 AES Encryption. The Avalon Technology Group's 8GB USB Speedster is compatible with virtually all operating systems including the latest editions of Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It is currently being released to retailers worldwide.

Avalon Technology Group's main competitor is the market leading Sandisk® Cruzer® Titanium, which is limited to speeds of 15 MB/s (read) and 9 MB/s (write) and sells for approximately $99.00. The 8GB Speedster offers consumers more than twice the speed of Sandisk Cruzer Titanium with 34MB/s (read) and 20 MB/sec (write) at a suggested retail price of $79.00. The 8GB USB Speedster combines blazing speed, stainless steel water resistant casing, with no cap to lose and 256 AES encryption.
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Corsair recently announced its new ultra-compact USB drive, the Flash Voyager Mini. To protect it against severe temperature, moisture and physical abuse, this 4GB flash drive is enclosed in all-rubber housing. The Flash Voyager Mini also features a unique cap-less retractable connector plug which can be opened with the flick of the thumb.

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Nero has announced a new summer promotion for its customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Those that buy Nero 8 at retail or online will also get a free copy of Steganos Safe 2008. Add a comment

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The DVD Forum held their 42nd Steering Committee meeting earlier this week. Among other things, the group approved the Download DL logo as well as the specifications for the China High Density Read-Only Disc (C-HD DVD-ROM). Here are some of the highlights from the meeting: Add a comment

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Sony DADC recently signed a deal with Indiana Secretary of Commerce Nate Feltman to expand its Blu-ray Disc manufacturing operations in Indiana. The $113 million expansion is expected to create up to 85 new jobs for the city of Terre Haute. Add a comment

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Toshiba announced its new line of 1.8-inch hard disk drives this week. The 160GB MK1617GSG and 80GB MK8017GSG feature a 1.5Gbps Serial ATA interface and 5,400 RPM rotation speed. Toshiba also claims that the MK1617GSG is 25% more efficient than its current 120GB model, the MK1216GSG.

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Imation recently announced a new line of external hard disk drives. The company is kicking off the line with the ultra-slim Apollo Portable Hard Drive. This USB-powered drive is available in capacties up to 320GB and features a midnight black-brushed surface with chrome detailing.
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If you have a lot of audio CD's, ripping and importing them into iTunes or Windows Media Player can take a considerable amount of time. To streamline the process, Primera has launched its new "Rent & Rip" program. The program allows people to rent a Primera Bravo SE Disc Publisher and use the included PTRip software to automatically rip their entire CD collection. Add a comment

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