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OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled ultra-fast OCZ SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drives, a lightweight and efficient alternative to conventional hard disc drives. The OCZ SATA II drive is designed to stay abreast of the performance features of high-end notebooks, and is ideal for energy-efficient mobile computing. With blazing access times combined with excellent reliability, the OCZ SATA II 2.5” SSD is the answer for enthusiasts demanding the most advanced storage for their notebooks and systems.
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The new DivX Certified DVD models join the world’s best-selling Blu-ray playback device, the Sony PLAYSTATION 3, which has been capable of DivX playback since December, 2007. The growth of DivX technology in the emerging Blu-ray market demonstrates growing traction of the Company’s licensing business into new product categories. DivX technology has already become a de facto standard on standard definition DVD devices, with an estimated 41 percent penetration in the global market as of the end of 2007.If you'd like to read more, DivX's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Thanks to the superior compression and high visual quality of the DivX format, consumers can take advantage of Blu-ray technology to store and playback over 25 hours of DVD-quality video on a single Blu-ray disc. Newly certified DVD players include devices from Panasonic (Model: DMP-BD30EE), Philips (Model: BDP7200) and Denon (Models: DVD-2500BTC1B, DVD-3800BDC1B, DVD-3800BDSP and DVD-2500BTSP).
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The DV-983H is available now for a suggested retail price of $399. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
OPPO Digital, Inc. (www.oppodigital.com), a renowned leader in up-converting DVD players, today announced the launch of the DV-983H, the new flagship in OPPO's line of award-winning up-converting DVD players. Featuring Anchor Bay's leading video processing technologies, 7.1-channel audio, and 1080p HDMI up-conversion, the DV-983H Universal DVD Player delivers the breath-taking audio and video performance needed to make standard DVDs look their best on today's large screen, high-resolution displays.
The DV-983H delivers film-like picture quality and scales up to 1080p full-HD resolution, while the player's HDMI all digital output provides the cleanest possible connection. With the DV-983H, OPPO has incorporated Anchor Bay's latest VRS (Video Reference Series) technologies -- including AutoCUE-C, Precision Video Scaling, Progressive Cadence Detection, and Precision Deinterlacing. These technologies combined generate a clearer, smoother, and true-to-life picture free of artifacts.
"We've leveraged our years of experience in up-converting technology, not to mention the latest innovations from leading video and audio partners, to release our most powerful, highest-performing player yet," said Jason Liao, vice-president of product development at OPPO Digital. "Home theatre enthusiasts can enjoy their DVD and music collections at a whole new level with the DV-983H before investing in an entirely new Blu-Ray library."
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LightScribe today announced the immediate release of publicly available Windows software development tools for its Direct Disc Labeling technology. These downloadable tools significantly simplify the creation of LightScribe DVD/CD labeling applications, expanding LightScribe integration beyond general data mastering software. The LightScribe Windows public software development kit (SDK) allows individual application developers to integrateLightScribe support into Windows-based software with a standardized LightScribe application user interface. LightScribe is a no-hassle way to burn professional, silkscreen-quality labels on CDs and DVDs right in the drive. The LightScribeWindows public SDK is available at(http://www.lightscribe.com/go/downloads/windows).If you'd like to read more, LightScribe's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
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Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus, the latest version of its award-winning consumer video editing and DVD authoring software. VideoStudio 11.5 Plus combines the benefits of VideoStudio 11 Plus and the VideoStudio 11 Plus Power Pack in one box.VideoStudio 11.5 Plus is available now for a suggested retail price of $129.99. VideoStudio 11 Plus users can also take advantage of the features found in VideoStudio 11.5 by downloading the free VideoStudio 11 Plus Power Pack. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
"With VideoStudio 11.5 Plus, consumers now have access to the very latest in DVD and HD editing and authoring, all in one box, making it even easier to edit, author and share their favorite videos with family and friends," said Jeff Hastings, President and General Manager, Corel Digital Media. "VideoStudio 11.5 Plus also includes support for the latest HD formats including Blu-ray, HD DVD and AVCHD, giving consumers the ability to create professional-looking, high definition videos that they are proud to share whether it is in their living room, a board room, or over the Web."
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CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected digital lifestyle, announced today the release of disc authoring software CyberLink PowerProducer 5, which supports the creation of Blu-ray Discs and DVDs featuring video content recorded in the AVCHD format.The Ultra and DVD versions of CyberLink PowerProducer 5 are available now and are priced at $79.95 and $49.95 respectively. More information can be found here. Add a comment
PowerProducer 5 is available in two versions. PowerProducer 5 Ultra lets users create high-quality professional-looking discs on Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. With support for the AVCHD video format, users can also create DVDs featuring highly compressed high-definition content. PowerProducer 5 (DVD) supports the creation of customized menu designs for DVDs and VCDs.
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LIONSGATE (NYSE: LGF), the leading independentfilmed entertainment studio, announced today that it is working with Appleto provide Digital Copy for iTunes, affording customers who purchase selectDVDs with an additional iTunes Digital Copy of the movie. Just like moviespurchased from the iTunes Store, an iTunes Digital Copy can effortlessly betransferred to iTunes and then viewed on a PC or Mac, iPod with video,iPhone or on widescreen television with Apple TV.If you'd like to read more, Lionsgate's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The first Lionsgate DVDs to debut with iTunes Digital Copy will be thespecial edition DVD and Blu-ray releases of "Rambo," the latest installmentin the popular action franchise starring Sylvester Stallone and "The Eye,"the supernatural thriller starring Jessica Alba. "Rambo" will be availableat retail May 27th and "The Eye" will be released on DVD this summer.Lionsgate and Apple will deliver numerous additional Lionsgate films on DVDwith iTunes Digital Copy later this year.
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The Imation MOBI 3000 Series and PRO 7000 Series are now available in a 32GB capactity for a suggested retail price of $699.99 and $1,159.99 respectively. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN), a worldwide leader in removable data storage, today announced the availability of its Solid State Drive (SSD) solutions. Imation brings its global marketing, distribution and technical service expertise to its solid state drives that are powered by Mtron, a technology powerhouse in SSD solutions. Imation's SSD portfolio includes the MOBI 3000 Series for high performance end users, and the PRO 7000 Series, ideal for enterprise, corporate and IT infrastructure applications with extreme performance needs. The products use industry-leading solid state storage and controller technology to accelerate the performance of high availability enterprise applications.
