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While the bulk, or OEM, version of the drive will hit store shelves on May 12th, the retail version won't ship until June. More information, including a list of specs, can be found here. Add a commentBenQ Japan Ltd. will put "BenQ DW1670" that becomes a new model of the storage product on the market in the middle of May. "BenQ DW1670" is made by the Philips BenQ Digital Storage company that is a joint enterprise of BenQ and the Philips Co.. That can correspond also to DVD-RAM Valuable data can be recorded in DVD and CD without reserve as the kind of the media format doesn't worry in record type DVD drive corresponding to the CD/DVD all formats. DVD±R The record speed of DVD±R DL media was improved besides a high-speed record of 16 X speed or less was achieved at 88.64Mbit or less/second (eight X speed). Moreover, BenQ original air cooling function【Dual Cooling System(DCS)】 high-speed to record, and to emanate heat that reads and generates high speed in Toki is installed, generation of heat in the drive is suppressed to effective, and deterioration in the record quality can be prevented.
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Already having started production of HD DVD-R discs in May, CMC Magnetics stated it is preparing for volume production of 30GB single-sided dual-layer HD DVD-R discs in the third quarter, according to the company.If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
The company is already volume shipping single-sided single-layer 15GB HD DVD-R discs, and CMC plans to volume ship the 30GB discs in the third quarter, according to the company.
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Imation's Inkjet Printable Media with AquaGuard surface will hit store shelves in mid-May. More information, including pricing, can be found here . Add a commentPrint images with lasting impact on the new Inkjet Printable CDs and DVDs with AquaGuard(TM) surface from Imation Corp (NYSE: IMN) -- available in mid-May through Imation authorized distributors. Thanks to the first-of-its kind AquaGuard nanoparticle technology, the new discs feature a whiter, brighter surface that provides a better canvas on which to print vibrant, lasting impressions. Printed images and text are also permanently locked into the disc's surface -- even when handled immediately after printing or when exposed to water.
Inkjet disc printing -- as part of the fast-growing printable media market -- is an efficient and cost-effective solution for duplicators who create CDs or DVDs, and the businesses or consumers they serve. Imation's Inkjet Printable Media with AquaGuard surface, the world's first water-resistant and smudge-resistant inkjet printable media, alleviates traditional concerns about the appearance and smudging of inkjet disc printing compared to more expensive thermal disc printing. A white paper about AquaGuard technology is available at http://www.imation.com/aquaguard.
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Memorex, the leading brand of optical media at U.S. retail and a division of Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN), expands its LightScribe recordable media offerings to include the newest and fastest LightScribe technology. New Memorex 16X DVD+R LightScribe media allows for stunning, laser-etched designs right on the disc surface, giving consumers a no-hassle way to burn silkscreen-quality disc prints. Featuring LightScribe Media Version 1.2 technology, the new discs produce disc designs even faster than the previous version.Memorex's 16x DVD+R LightScribe media is available now in packs of 10. More information can be found here. Add a comment
With Memorex LightScribe media and a LightScribe-enabled computer drive, consumers can create custom labels using photos, graphics and text, and then inscribe the designs directly onto the specially coated, scratch-resistant discs. Memorex's new 16X DVD+R discs with LightScribe Media Version 1.2 offer maximum data recording speeds and faster label creation than first generation LightScribe DVDs. Memorex was one of the very first media brands to offer LightScribe CD and DVD recording media at North American retail.
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Gigastorage and Lead Data, two second-tier makers of optical discs in Taiwan, plan to establish a joint venture to produce optical discs in Paraguay in a bid to tap the market in Latin America, according to industry sources.According to the article, Latin American countries impose very high customs tariffs on optical discs. By moving the factory to the area, they can cut down on some of these costs. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes. Add a comment
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According to AV Watch, Maxell's 8x DVD-R DL media is expected to cost about 1300 Yen. More information can be found here. AV Watch. Add a comment
Will Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.'s (The execution post president: Yoshito Kakuta)*1 sale of the DVD-R DL(DUAL LAYER) disk for recording for eight-X speed standard record that can be recorded for long time of 215 minutes in the world on June 8 for the first time. It corresponds to copyright technology CPRM protection, and "It is possible to record only once" digital broadcasting program * can record two.
A further making to a large capacity is needed to record the DVD disk in the main current of present wholly by a standard image quality of the program that exceeds 120 minutes like the soccer program etc. though ..standard.. 120 minutes can be recorded. Moreover, a high-speed record to shorten the record time to the record of mass data is requested. The principle and "It is possible to record only once" copy control signal have been added to digital broadcasting though the environment that can receive digital broadcasting is in order on the other hand. The DVD disk corresponding to copyright technology CPRM(Content Protection for Recordable Media) protection and the DVD video recorder corresponding to the disk are necessary to record these programs on the DVD disk.
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According to Plextor's website, these updates improve "writing quality on TDK CD-R media." Please feel free to share your experiences with this new firmware in our forum. Add a comment
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According to Sony's press release, their 25GB BD-R and BD-RE media have suggested retail prices of $20 and $25, respectively. Expect to pay nearly double this when their 50GB media ships in June. If you'd like to read more, Sony's press release can be found here. Add a comment
Leading the charge toward the next generation of optical disc-based high-definition media, Sony Electronics has begun shipping its 25GB single layer Blu-ray Disc recording media with AccuCORE technology. In addition, a dual layer 50GB capacity disc is set to debut in June.
"Sony knows Blu-ray technology like no other company," said Mike Lucas, director of marketing for Sony Electronics' Media and Application Solutions Division. "Coupled with our uniqueAccuCORE technology, we expect our Blu-ray recording media to take the high-definition experience to a new level of performance."
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TDK Corp. has prototyped a recordable Blu-ray Disc medium with its capacity increased to 200 GB by stacking six recording layers. The new medium boasts the capacity approximately eight times that of the existing single-layer Blu-ray Disc medium.I have to give TDK credit. They're really pushing the limits of Blu-ray technology. If you'd like to read more, the entire article can be found here. Add a comment
TDK prototyped a 100 GB recordable medium having four 25 GB recording layers stacked on one another in 2003. This time, the company employed a different signal processing scheme to increase the capacity per layer to 33.3 GB, while increasing the number of the recording layers to six through the adoption of a novel recording material.
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The race is on to successfully develop and commercialize the next generation format in the industry, namely the Blue Disk (BD) or the HDDVD. An early mover advantage in the next generation formats is a critical success factor as CDR/RW segment starts to mature.Moser Baer is also collaborating with other companies to develop Holographic discs with capacities up to 200GB and beyond. If you'd like to read more, their entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Over the past three years, the company has invested significantly in its R&D programs targeted at developing the next generation formats in optical media space by leveraging its core skills in base material engineering, thin film coating, precision sputtering and deep UV mastering technologies. Starting from 1QFY07, the company plans to launch a series of next generation formats, in conjugation with drive and recorder availability, and expects to be first to market in a majority of these formats. The four products which we believe will have a significant market potential in the future are DVDR Dual Layer, HDDVD-R (recordable) and RE (re-writable), HDDVD Dual layer, and BD-R and RE.
