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Contrary to published reports, as well as its own Amazon.com listing, Samsung’s BD-UP5000 dual-format high-definition disc player is indeed on track to reach the market in “mid-to-late December,” a Samsung spokesperson told Dealerscope.While I can't see myself shelling out $800 for a dual-format player, this may be good news for those not looking to choose a side in the format war. If you'd like to read more, the entire report can be found here. Add a comment
The spokesman added that the player “is shipping as we speak, and you will start to see it available at retail later this month.” In addition, the manufacturer-advertised price has been reduced to $799; it was originally announced as $200 higher, but was changed due to “recent activities in the marketplace.”
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LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling announced today that new holiday CD and DVD label template designs with Christmas, Hanukah and other winter holiday images are available for free download on LightScribe Holiday Label Template Pack is ideal for gift giving, creating holiday digital video and photo albums that preserve this year's memories and making personal connections with family and friends.If you'd like to check it out, the Holiday Label Template Pack can be downloaded for free from the LightScribe website. More information can also be found here. Add a comment
To use a LightScribe holiday label template design, anyone owning a LightScribe-enabled drive can simply download the free LightScribe Template Labeler software and holiday template design pack and immediately create holiday disc designs - complete with personalized photos and text - in a few simple steps.
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The worldwide demand for single-side dual-layer DVD+R/-R discs will increase in 2008, according to sources at disc makers and research firms.If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
Since Ritek and CMC Magnetics expanded their 2.4x dual-layer DVD production capacity starting in 2007, pricing has dropped from NT$70-80 (US$2.17-2.48) to NT$55-60, which has helped to boost market demand, according the market sources.
The demand for dual-layer DVDs in 2007 is to be around 190 million units and is expected to go up to 400 million units in 2008, according to disc makers citing a report from BOC.
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Through October, there had been 2 million units sold of the Blu-ray-enhanced PlayStation 3. That arguably gives Blu-ray set-tops a 700,000 piece of overall format unit sales. But the picture is muddied somewhat by the likely gangbuster PlayStation 3 sales in November due to the introduction of the relatively cheap $399 PlayStation 3. November console sales will not be available from the NPD Group until mid-December.If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
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Both drives are sampling now and prices are available upon request. If you'd like to read more, Super Talent's entire press release can be found here. Add a commentSuper Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today launched a pair of 256GB Serial ATA (SATA) solid state drives (SSDs).
Super Talent’s new FSD56GC35M is 100% interchangeable with standard 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drives, but offers all the advantages of an SSD including greater resistance to shock and vibration, significantly lower power consumption and faster performance. FSD56GC35M supports a 0C to 70C operating temperature range. Super Talent also offers an industrial temperature (I-Temp) version of this drive, SS56GA6C35I, which supports an extended -40C to 85C operating temperature range. All I-Temp rated SSDs are tested at their rated temperature extremes to ensure functionality.
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D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: DBO.A) announced today thatit has closed a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) to feature DBOXMOTION CODETM on select Blu-ray Disc releases. D-BOX MOTION CODETM will initially be featured onWDSHE’s “The Game Plan,” which will be available in high-def only on Disney Blu-ray Disc on January 22,2008.If you'd like to read more, D-Box's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The addition of the D-BOX MOTION CODETM to the high quality picture and sound of the Blu-ray format willtransport movie-viewers in the comfort of their homes to a new dimension and let them be part of the movie.Of course, only those homes equipped with D-BOX motion generation systems will enjoy the full benefit of theBlu-ray Disc-embedded with D-BOX MOTION CODETM.
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Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular Ridata brand of recordable DVD, flash media, electronic storage products and digital accessories, today announced the availability of its ultra fast, new 266X Series of 2-16 GB capacity Compact Flash memory cards. Depending on the device used, the card virtually eliminates data lag time.If you'd like to read more, Advanced Media's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
"Ritek is committed to provide a comprehensive line of Ridata brand storage solutions for all mobile device users. Our new 266X Series of 2GB to 16GB* cards offer dependable, fast, storage for today's demanding consumers," Harvey Liu, president of Advanced Media Inc., commented. "We are pleased to offer the ideal combination of ultimate performance, cutting-edge technology and strong consumer value for photographers or mobile device users."
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Global demand for Write-once DVDs - Global demand for write-once DVDs in 2008 will increase by 12% from 2007 to 6.195 million units and 2% in 2010 to 6.649 million units. Although the growth rate will fall into single digits in 2009, demand will continue to expand. Write-once DVDs are the easiest-to-use media for PC and DVD recorder users and they are inexpensive, making them highly appealing. In addition, the expansion of the terrestrial digital broadcasts in Japan is driving the demand for CPRM media that can be used for copy controlled digital television broadcasts, and it is expected that the addition of "Dubbing 10" function to DVD recorders will further stimulate the demand. The forecast of demand declining in 2010 takes into consideration the appearance of blue laser disks.The JRIA also expects that the demand for blue laser (Blu-ray and HD DVD) will reach 24 million units in 2008 and 215 million units in 2010. If you'd like to read more, the entire forcast can be found here. Add a comment
Global demand for Re-writable DVDs - Global demand for re-writable DVDs will increase by 6% in 2008 to 487 million units but will decrease by 3% in 2010 to 476 million units, and is expected to continue decreasing after 2010. The mainstream re-writable DVDs are still 2X and 4X speed, and there is a substantial difference from write-once DVDs, which are maily 16X speed. There are also strong indications that competition with other storage media including USB memory devices will decrease re-writable DVDs demand for PC applications.
