I/OMagic announced the release of its MediaStation Dual 4X DVD+/-RW External USB 2.0 drive with 7-n-1 Media Reader. This multi-function DVD burner includes Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD 8 SE software which allows users to easily produce DVD home movies, create digital photo albums and back-up files to free up hard disc space. "The MediaStation 4X Dual is a must for consumers that live the digital lifestyle,” said Tony Andrews, vice president of Engineering and Product Development for I/OMagic Corporation. “It’s sleek and convenient, and it combines the best DVD burning technology with top of the line software and a media card reader into one desktop solution.”

The MediaStation Dual 4X DVD+/-RW External USB 2.0 drive with 7-n-1 Media Reader writes DVD+R and DVD-R at 4X, DVD+RW at 2.4X, DVD-RW at 2X, CD-R at 24X, CD-RW at 10X and reads CD-ROMs at 40X. It also includes the award-winning Pinnacle Studio 8 SE video editing software, Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD SE disc burning suite and Pinnacle Expression software. These Pinnacle products empower users to create and edit home movies, burn DVDs and CDs in all popular formats, as well as watch and store home movies, photos and MP3s on either DVD or CD discs.

Additional features include a proprietary design with a three-way adjustable lighting system, the ability to play DVD titles and DVD games, and an integrated media reader that supports seven different types of flash media including: Compact Flash (CF), IBM Micro Drive, Multimedia (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro (MS) and Smart Media (SM). The MediaStation Dual 4X DVD+/-RW External USB 2.0 drive is Windows XP, 2000, Me and 98SE compatible. The drive has an introductory price of $299.99.