TDK 161040 CDR-W drive coming..
We knew that 16x writers would shortly follow after first Yamaha's 16x writer. Today we have a proof for this.. Ahead recently updated the supported...
Elantec announces laser driver which enables up to 20x CD-R/W speeds
"...Elantec Semiconductor introduced a new high-speed laser driver in an ultra-thin package ideal for applications with height constraints such as those that exist for the...
Why is Prodisc pushing its brand-name optical disks?
"...Most optical disk manufacturers in Taiwan have been producing for large OEM or ODM buyers. However, Prodisc Technology Inc. has decided to market its new...
QPICT and Sanyo collaborate on MP3/CD Player reference design
"...QPICT and Sanyo will collaborate in developing a complete MP3CD player reference solution. Sanyo will contribute their CD system expertise & semiconductor experience with their...
TTR's audio antipiracy technology
"...TTR Technologies, a little-known company whose stock trades on the Nasdaq but is headquartered in Israel, expects to be a major beneficiary of piracy. Far...
Royal Philips Electronics announces a CD-R Disc compliance reward
"...Philips wish to show their appreciation of loyal licensees who are fully complying with the CD-R Disc Patent License Agreement. Hence, Philips is pleased to...
Asian Sources interview Ricoh's vice president..
Asian Sources done an interesting interview with Tadatoshi Sakamaki, senior vice president and general manager of , MMP Division, Personal MultiMedia Company and Ricoh Co...
IBM ships Deskstar 60GXP
"...IBM today announced the Deskstar 60GXP. This new drive handles a wide range of advanced desktop and audio/video applications. The 60GXP features enhancements such as...
DVD+RW prototype drives shown at Comdex 2000
"...Hewlett-Packard ,Philips Electronics and Ricoh, three of the six CD-ReWritable technology industry leaders supporting the DVD+RW format, today displayed prototype DVD+RW drives during a breakfast...
Pirated software subject of suit
"...A software trade group that conducted an online anti-piracy sting sued 13 Americans Monday, alleging they sold bootleg software worth tens of thousands of dollars...
