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Earlier this month, we reported that the AACS LA had unveiled the final version of its copy protection system which included watermarking and encrypted keys. ABI Research has now issued a report stating that high-def players may require some hardware modifications to support this new technology.
Furthermore, new watermarking techniques are being implemented that may require enhancements to high-definition DVD hardware platforms. ABI Research sees a high likelihood for the incorporation of these changes, among others. “The watermarking process tags audio content in such a way that analog copies will be rejected by the player,” adds Wilson. “Content owners could unobtrusively tag their original source material and facilitate source detection of pirated material.” Watermarking is already in use in theatre content source.
Unless the AACS LA is going to require that players support these technologies, I don't think too many consumers are going to care that their player won't prevent the playback of watermarked content. If you'd like to read more, the entire report can be found here. Add a comment

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Today, CDRLabs brings you an in depth look at Samsung's new Serial ATA equipped "Super WriteMaster" drive, the SH-S203B. This highly anticipated drive features some of the fastest reading and writing speeds available. The SH-S203B is capable of 20x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW and 12x DVD-RAM writing speeds and has a maximum DVD read speed of 16x. On top of that, it's the first drive to offer both 16x DVD+R DL and 12x DVD-R DL writing speeds.

In this review we'll take a look at some of the features found on the SH-S203B and see how it compares to some of the 18x and 20x DVD±RW drives from the competition. Does the SH-S203B have what it takes? You'll have to read the review to find out.


Samsung SH-S203B 20x DVD±RW/RAM
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CSS Managed Recording has finally been given the green light by the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA). Using this new system, retailers and consumers will be able to create their own copy-protected DVD's that will play back on existing DVD players.
For the first time, commercial vendors and individualconsumers will be able to legally create CSS copy-protected DVDs for playback onexisting DVD players. The Board of Directors of the DVD Copy Control Association(DVD CCA) gave final approval for this innovative use of the technology lateWednesday.

With this new application of the Content Scramble System (CSS), the copy protectionused on most commercially produced DVDs, vendors could, for example, createprotected DVDs in custom runs at new on-demand factories or on store-based kiosks.Individual consumers will also be able to legally record a variety of content at home,including select movies, as offered by the content owners. In addition, consumers couldobtain unusual, historical, or special content that is now unavailable on DVD becauseexisting demand does not economically allow the mass reproduction today’s marketrequires. The process will use special blank DVD discs with CSS encryption. Thecopies will be compatible with millions of DVD players in homes and businesses today.
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Microsoft has announced that logos promoting their HDi technology will soon appear on allToshiba HD DVD players. Universal and Paramount will also include the HDi logo on the packaging of HD DVD movie titles beginning in the fourth quarter of this year.

Microsoft Corp.today announced that its trademarked HDi(TM) logo will soon appear on allToshiba HD DVD players. In addition, Universal Studios Home Entertainmentand Paramount Home Entertainment will include the HDi logo on packaging forHD DVD movie titles beginning in the fourth quarter of this year. HDitechnology is Microsoft's high-performance implementation of theinteractivity layer for the HD DVD format, which has taken themovie-viewing experience to an entirely new level with such advancedfeatures as network connectivity and community scenarios. HDi is also atrademark of Microsoft, as recognized by the United States Patent andTrademark Office in its July 2007 notice of allowance for trademark.
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