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AudioDev optimizes optical density for CD-R
AudioDev has introduced its Rite CD-R writer, which it says monitors and optimizes optical density (combination of dye layer thickness... -
Ricoh enters 32x recording race with "MP7320A"
Ricoh will enter the 32x recording race with the "MP7320A" series. The drive will support 32x writing, based upon Z-CLV... -
Nero Digital to showcase the fastest H264/AVC decoder in the world at Computex 2004
Ahead Software, leaders in digital media technology, exhibiting in the Nero suite at Computex 2004, will be unveiling an H264/AVC... -
Double-layer DVD+R discs from Infomedia
According to Digitimes Infomedia introduced a single-sided double-layer (also called dual-layer) DVD+R disc, with volume production to begin in May... -
Napster revivified
Online music service Napster on Wednesday unveiled a new "Super Peer" application which uses International Business Machine Corp.'s eServer BladeCenter... -
CD-RW drive output to grow strongly in 2004
Taiwan's output of CD-RW drives is expected to grow in 2004 as the markets for PCs and traditional CD-ROM and... -
New DVD-copying tools to hit shelves
Despite staunch legal opposition from Hollywood, a new package of DVD-copying software is headed for online and offline retail shelves... -
Western Digital Serves up versatile, instant storage with FireWire/USB 2.0 combo external Hard Drives
Western Digital announced the availability of its external FireWire®/USB 2.0 combo hard drives. This new drive offers users the high... -
Microsoft debuts new Windows Media Player 9 series
This evening at the Hollywood and Highlands Complex, Microsoft Corp. announced the immediate beta availability of the new Windows Media... -
Optical storage chipmakers face price-slashing battle
In a robust response to the ambitious vision of Via Technologies Inc. to become the number one optical storage company... -
WAITEC announces Storm40
Waitec still wants to provide with first quality high speed drives, is proud to introduce the new 40x called Storm... -
DaTARIUS ships multispeed DVD tester
Optical disc testing equipment manufacturer DaTARIUS Technologies GmbH, headquartered here, began shipping in November a new DVD tester, the DL-5.2,... -
Panasonic announces CD/MP3 Car Audio player/receiver
Panasonic announces its first combination CD/MP3 player/receiver for cars. "..New model CQ-DP171U combines a high quality AM/FM receiver with a... -
Google Defends Its Search Policies
Google has responded to Wall Street Journal after the newspaper published a scathing guest opinion piece against the Internet giant... -
Tokyo Hewlett-Packard future plans include Linux OS
The well known Hewlett-Packard Co, prepare the company at the Asian market for the retail economic antagonism setting on Linux... -
Toshiba's HDDVD player secures backward compatibility with current DVD discs
Toshiba announced development of a prototype high-definition DVD player that can play high-definition DVD discs and current DVDs. The player... -
DVD Forum conference Japan: The next generation DVD
The DVD Forum Japan Conference 2003 was held yesterday in Tokyo. According to statements during the greeting speech, worldwide shipments... -
Microsoft offers CD and DVD copy-protection
As New Scientist also reports "...Microsoft has extended its repertoire of copy-protection technology by providing software to let entertainment companies... -
Lite-On IT reportedly lands Acer order for one million slim-type drives
Lite-On IT has announced landing orders from Acer for one million slim-type combo drives, according to the Chinese-language Economics Daily... -
Philips Electronics to dissolve components division
Royal Philips Electronics will dissolve its Philips Components division and transfer most of the unit's activities to other entities to...