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I know that many consider July 4th to be another day off and one more excuse to cook out, drink beer and blow things up. Just remember to take a few minutes to think about what this day is really about. Add a comment
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Your favorite drive didn't make it onto the list? Then go and vote for July's top DVD writer. Add a comment
- BenQ DW1640
- Pioneer DVR-111/A11
- BenQ DW1650/1655
- (tied) Lite-On SHM-165H6S/165P6S, LG GSA-4167B, Plextor PX-716A and Plextor PX-755A/755SA
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The BW1000 is expected to ship in August for a suggested retail price of € 799,00. If you'd like to read more, BenQ's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
BenQ today announces the next generation optical writer, the BenQ BW1000 trio writer. The BenQ BW1000 incorporates three types of lasers to support multiple media formats - The current red laser disc, infra-red laser and the new blue laser disc Blu-Ray. Together with other features, such as precision Tilt Control System, SolidBurn and Write Right technology, this high-capacity optical drive device with Blu-Ray technology encompasses all the right applications for a greater read/ write capability with Blu-Ray discs and compatibility with both DVD and CD.
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No word on price or availability yet. As we find out more we'll let you know. Until then, more information can be found here. Add a comment
Writing Speeds: DVD+R: 2.4x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x
Buffer Size: 2MB
DVD+RW: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
DVD+R DL: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
DVD-R: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
DVD-RW: 1x, 2x, 4x ,6x
DVD-R DL: 4x, 8x
DVD-RAM: 2x, 3x, 5x, 12x
CD-R: 16x, 24x, 32x, 40x, 48x
CD-RW: 4x, 10x, 16x, 24x, 32xRead Speeds: DVD-ROM: 16x Max
Access Times:
DVD±R: 16x Max
DVD±RW: 12x Max
DVD±R DL: 12x Max
CD-ROM: 48x MaxCD-ROM: 120ms
DVD-ROM: 140ms
DVD-RAM: 250ms
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Verbatim, a pioneer in developing advanced DVD and Double Layer technologies, today announced their new Mini DVD+R Double-Layer (DL) disc. Measuring only 8cm in diameter, the new discs provide nearly one hour of continuous video capture time on a single side or 2.6 GB of storage capacity- almost twice the capacity of current mini DVDR discs. Five-packs of Verbatim Mini DVD+R DL media will be available in July 2006, when the first new Mini +R DL-compatible camcorders are launched. The media can also be recorded with drives supporting the +R DL format.Verbatim's Mini DVD+R DL media is shipping in 5 pack jewel cases and will hit store shelves later this month. More information can be found here. Add a comment
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CMC and Ritek each applied for floating ECBs (euro convertible bonds) worth US$200 million, while Prodisc and Optodisc applied for the issuing of new shares to raise additional capital of NT$2.0 billion and NT$1.0 billion, respectively, from target investors, the sources indicated. Except for NT$1.0 billion that Prodisc has raised, all the other fundraising have been stalled due mainly to strict government reviews of the applications, the sources pointed out.The article also mentions that the shortage of funds may have a negative impact on the R&D of next-generation blue-laser discs. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
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Following our extensive tests we found that this drive is a very good Multi DVD burner. The ASUS DRW-1608P3S is called "Multi DVD Burner" since it supports recording on all available media formats including CD-R/RW, DVD±R/±RW, DVD±R Double/Dual Layer, and DVD-RAM. It is able to read and write DVD-RAM using a fast 5x CLV method.We too have a review of the DRW-1608P3 in the works. In the mean time, head on over to CD Freaks and check out their review. Add a comment
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Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announces that its powerful Nero 7 Premium software suite will be sold with the "MP3 Power Pack" during a summer special.With the "MP3 Power Pack", Nero owners will be able to do unlimited MP3 and mp3PRO encoding/decoding. More information can be found on Nero's website. Add a comment
In addition to quickly ripping music tracks into the standard MP3 format without any difficulty, this module also allows users to convert music files in the high fidelity and compressed mp3PRO format. The summer promotion version of Nero 7 Premium will be available at retail stores and online under www.nero.com by the end of June 2006.
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The new 1.3 spec HDMI standard will be incorporated in the PlayStation 3. Ken Kutaragi, president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, applauded the 1.3 spec finalization, saying "PlayStation3 will be the most advanced computer platform for enjoying a wide range of entertainment content, including the latest games and HD movies, in the home. By introducing the next-generation HDMI 1.3 technology, with its high speed and deep color capabilities, PS3 will push the boundaries of audiovisual quality to the next level of more natural and smoother expression on the latest large flat panel displays."If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
Assuming game developers choose to take advantage of 36- and 48-Bit color, the ability to output such a broader color spectrum could give the PS3 a solid technologic advantage over the Xbox 360, which will not be able to transmit such signals over component cables. If the promised, but still not officially announced, Xbox 360 DVI wire comes out, it too will not have the bandwidth to carry the high-Bit color that HDMI 1.3 supports.
