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Toshiba is quite surprised by WarnerBros.' decision to abandon HD DVD in favor of Blu-ray, despite the factthat there are various contracts in place between our companies concerningthe support of HD DVD. As central members of the DVD Forum, we have longmaintained a close partnership with Warner Bros. We worked closely togetherto help standardize the first-generation DVD format as well as to defineand shape HD DVD as its next-generation successor.If you'd like to read more, Toshiba's entire statement can be found here. Add a comment
We were particularly disappointed that this decision was made in spiteof the significant momentum HD DVD has gained in the US market as well asother regions in 2007. HD DVD players and PCs have outsold Blu-ray in theUS market in 2007.
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Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is introducing a 16x DVD+R Double Layer optical disc to its large DVD product line. With an amazing 8.5GB of storage capacity, the advanced, single-sided disc is ideal for virtually any business or household application.
"The RIDATA 16X DVD+R Double-Layer discs feature a dramatically increased 16X speed. Users will enjoy fast recording times and reliable storage with a wide range of playback options," stated Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president. "The DVD+R double layer market is growing, it more than doubled in size last year and demand continues to be strong. We are pleased to be the first offer this competitively priced product to the retail industry for 2008."
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Time Warner's Warner Bros studio plans to announce it will release next generation DVDs on Sony Corp's Blu-ray format exclusively, two sources familiar with the plans said on Friday, dealing a big blow to Toshiba Corp'sHD DVD format.If this is true, its safe to say that the format war will eventually end in Blu-ray's favor. Blu-ray titles already dominate the sales charts and with Warner behind the format, there's no way that HD DVD is going to recover. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
Warner Bros, Hollywood's biggest seller of DVDs representing about 18 to 20 percent of sales in the United States, had been one of the few studios that backed both formats.
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Corsair www.corsair.com, a worldwide leader in high performance computer and flash memory products, announced today that it is expanding its Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor USB family lines with new 32GB capacity offerings. The new Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor USB drives will be debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show 2008 (CES) next week in Las Vegas in the Corsair Suite at the Wynn Hotel and at Showstoppers CES 2008.The Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor USB drives are available now and priced at $229.99 and $249.99 respectively. Full details can be found here. Add a comment
Users now have the ultimate solution for storing, transporting and backing up large amounts of personal and professional data. Whether using the Corsair proprietary all-rubber Flash Voyager or the aluminum-encased water-proof Flash Survivor, the large amounts of data on the drive will be safeguarded for users with an active lifestyle. Corsair USB drives provide the added ruggedness and performance not found in other storage drives utilizing rotating media.
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No word yet on pricing or availability. As we find out more, we'll let you know. In the mean time, ASUs's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
In order to provide users with increased data storage, ASUS, a leading provider of high-performance optical storage devices, today announced the new DRW-2014S1/S1T - an industry leading DVD rewriter that supports 14X DVD-RAM write, 20X DVD+/-R and 8X DVD+/-R dual layer media sources. It also features Over-speed Burning - a feature that saves users precious time.
The ASUS DRW-2014S1/S1T features Over-speed Burning - a technology that is able to burn DL 2.4X discs at 8X speeds. Users need only need to spend 18 minutes rather than 47 minutes while waiting for data backups - a time savings of 29 minutes!
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Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), the world's largestonline movie rental service, and LG Electronics, a global consumerelectronics leader, today announced they are joining forces to develop aset-top box for consumers to stream movies and other programming from theInternet to HDTVs -- bypassing the need to use a personal computer.While Netflix and LG have not revealed any details regarding price, Home Media Magazine is reporting that the set-top box will cost about $799. If you'd like to read more, the entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The collaboration is expected to deliver a compelling new online homeentertainment service via technology embedded in an LG networked playerplanned for the second half of 2008. Today's announcement sets the stagefor next week's 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)),which will emphasize digital content as well as hardware solutions.
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CMC Magnetics, the largest Taiwan-based producer of blank optical discs, is planning annual equipment maintenance in the first quarter of 2008, with the stoppage of production intended to also help avoid a possible oversupply of CD-R and DVD+R/-R discs in the traditional off-season, according to the company. Ritek, the second largest maker, indicated that it is considering whether to make a similar move and will reach a decision soon.Second tier manufacturers like Prodisc, Gigastorage and Lead Data are also planning on or considering doing equipment maintenance during the first quarter. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
CMC has not yet decided when to start the planned maintenance nor the time length, with the decision hinging on the receipt of orders, the company pointed out. CMC has production bases in Taiwan, China, Thailand and Hong Kong. Three of these, excluding the one in Thailand, were put into annual maintenance in a period around the Lunar New Year in 2007, the company indicated. Ritek also took maintenance measures around the same time, according to the company.
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If you'd like to read more, Transcend's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in flash memory products, today introduced a huge 16GB version of its JetFlash V10 USB 2.0 Flash Drive. A member of Transcend’s popular JetFlash Value Series, the V10 is a stylish compact flash drive with outstanding performance. Its special capless design includes a retractable USB connector with lock-switch, which makes the drive easier to use and protects the connector from damage when not in use. The JetFlash V10 measures a mere 64 x 21 x 10 mm and weighs only 11g. For extra convenience, the V10 features a lanyard / keychain attachment loop to prevent loss and make it easier to plug in and remove from your computer’s USB port.
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If you'd like to read more, Advanced Media's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Advanced Media, Inc., is a manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories. The company is introducing the first Smart Compact Flash TM Cards at CES 2008. Featuring high-speed access to reading and writing and up to 16GB of storage capacity, the self-monitoring CF card is ideal for virtually any flash media storage application.
“We are pleased to introduce the RIDATA SMART CompactFlash Card, which is the first of its kind in the industry,” stated Harvey Liu, Advanced Media president. “The flash memory market is growing quickly due to the number of new applications that use flash media for storage. As capacity continues to increase, RIDATA saw the need for an internal data monitoring system to ensure the safety of your data.”
