HLDS Launches Blu-ray Optical Archiving Library System
Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS) announced its new HL100 writable Blu-ray Disc-based Optical Archiving Library System.
Archive of posts filed under the Optical Storage category.
Millenniata Uncorks Blu-ray M-DISC
After enduring several unanticipated delays, Millenniata announced that it is now shipping its new 25GB recordable Blu-ray M-DISC.
Toshiba and Samsung Sell TSST Optical Disc Drive Business
Toshiba announced that OPTIS, a Korean-based contract manufacturer, will purchase the TSST optical disc drive (ODD) joint venture it operates with Samsung Electronics.
Ritek Launches 6X BD-R DL Discs
Ritek Corporation announced its new 6x-speed 50 GB dual-layer (DL) recordable Blu-ray discs (BD-R).
CD-E: Call It Erasable, Call It Rewritable, But Will It Fly?
This article was the first serious public look at the technical aspects of and market potential for CD-ReWritable (CD-RW). Known during its development as CD-Erasable (CD-E), CD-RW is an interesting chapter in the history of optical storage and, fanciful expectations of its promoters aside, continues to endure, long outliving most of its contemporaries.
OWC Launches 16x Mercury Pro Blu-ray Recorder
Other World Computing (OWC) announced its new 16x Mercury Pro Blu-ray Disc (BD) BDXL writer ($167.99).
Sony and Panasonic Ready 300GB Archival Disc
Sony and Panasonic announced Archival Disc, a next-generation optical storage format targeted at professional markets that promises disc capacities ranging from 300GB (2015) to 1TB (future).
Moser Baer Loss Widens
Moser Baer India Limited announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2013.
Taiyo Yuden Reports Q3 2014 Results
Taiyo Yuden announced financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
Computer Storage Industry Retreats in 2013
IHS Technology announced it reckons that, despite the growing popularity of Solid-State Drives (SSDs), shipments in the computer-related storage industry declined by 5% in 2013.
Pioneer Launches BDR-209JBK and BDR-XD05J Blu-ray Recorders
Pioneer Japan announced its new BDR-209JBK 5.25″ internal half-height and BDR-XD05J external portable Blu-ray BDXL recorders.