GEAR Software announced the addition of a digital video-to-MPEG encoder to its GEARWorks SDK for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. According to the statement, GEARWorks SDK is a DVD and CD authoring and burning engine that is licensed by GEAR to software development companies. The GEAR encoder will be made available to GEAR’s existing …
The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) announced that it will not seek to increase the levies charged on blank audio recording media in 2011. The current levy is $0.29 for each CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R Audio, CD-RW Audio and MiniDisc sold in Canada.
The Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) is criticizing proposed amendments to the Copyright Act for failing to expand the existing levy on blank storage media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-R Audio, CD-RW Audio, MiniDisc) to include MP3 players, cell phones, computers and other devices and media capable of storing digital audio.
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. (MKM) announced that it will unify all of its recordable and rewritable optical disc products (BD, DVD, CD) under its Verbatim brand.
Microboards Technology announced that Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has upgraded his studio with a new G3 Disc Publisher. According to the statement, Rudess will incorporate his G3 Disc Publisher in the production of his next solo project, scheduled for release in 2011. In addition, Rudess will be burning his next and other future music …
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Lite-On announced the immediate availability of its iHAS524 internal DVD writer. According to the statement, the iHAS524 ($39.99 MSRP) delivers a maximum write speed of 24X on select DVD recordable media, which is among the fastest available drives in the in the market. The iHAS524 also features Lite-On’s latest patented LabelTag technology, a unique disc-labeling …
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MAM-A Inc. announced that it has expanded its made in USA recordable optical disc product line. According to the statement, the company now offers the full range of its silver and 24kt gold archival CD-R and DVD-R/+R discs with a made in the USA option. Completion of MAM-A’s 2010 capacity expansion at its Colorado Springs …
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Buffalo Technology announced its new MediaStation 12x External USB 3.0 Blu-ray Writer. According to the statement, this new MediaStation drive offers 12x Blu-ray write speeds making it suitable for users who want optimal playback and writing performance of Blu-ray discs, DVDs, or CDs on their PCs or notebooks or for those who want to archive …
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that its new slim external DVD writer, the SE-S084D optical disc drive (ODD), is now available worldwide. According to the statement, featuring a sleek design with a stylish metallic centerline, the SE-S084D won an iF Product Award Design, sponsored out of Hannover, Germany. The SE-S084D features a rounded shape and …
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Lite-On Europe announced its new 12X Blu-ray Disc (BD) writer, the iHBS212. According to the statement, this PC-compatible Blu-ray writer is capable of recording and playing back the most popular media formats including Blu-ray, DVD and CD. In addition to writing BD-R single-layer (SL) discs at 12X, the iHBS212 writes double-layer (DL) BD-R media at …
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Plextor Europe announced the launch of its new PX-B310U external BD-Combo Super Multi Drive. According to the statement, the PX-B310U is a robust and stylish drive that can be connected to any PC or notebook by a USB 2.0 cable, making it an ideal solution for those users who are looking for portability and flexibility.