LightScribe Colour Background CD-R Discs Hit the Streets
Hewlett-Packard announced the widespread U.S. availability of five new colour backgrounds (red, orange, yellow, blue, green) for LightScribe CD-R discs.
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TDK Shuts Down Recordable CD and DVD Manufacturing in Luxembourg
TDK Corporation announced that it is shutting down its recordable CD and DVD disc manufacturing operation in Luxembourg.
Primera DUP-07 Tower Duplicator Review
These days it seems that every Tom, Dick, and Harry is cobbling DVD and CD copiers in their basement workshops. So it’s reassuring to have options available from established vendors. Best known for its Editor’s Choice-winning Bravo line of automated systems, Primera Technology has expanded its offerings to now include a manually operated standalone tower …
Samsung WriteMaster SE-W164C Review
Samsung’s new WriteMaster 16X DVD/CD recorder reliably gets the job done, albeit a touch slower than its competition and at a slightly higher price ($199). External DVD/CD recorders are handy to have. They’re a snap to install and move among machines if needed, reassure in case of equipment failures, and even pack-up for road trips. …
Plextor PX-740A Review
The PX-740A is the latest DVD/CD recorder from Plextor to target budget-conscious buyers still seeking state-of-the-art performance.
DVD±RW DL — D.O.A.?
It would be better if some products never saw the light of day. Certainly, that’s the case with DVD rewritable dual-layer (DL) which is scheduled to appear early next year. Sure, manufacturers promise great things, but why introduce yet another soon-to-be outdated technology to cause more problems for a confused market?
Primera BravoPro Review
The Primera BravoPro is an affordable and painless in-house DVD production solution that yields professional results and provides some comfortable room to grow if your needs don’t immediately justify a system of its speed or capacity. When a Bravo II won’t quite do, it’s BravoPro to the rescue!
Pioneer DVR-A08XL Review
Pioneer Electronics’ DVR-A08 is a superior unit packing practical features with winning double layer writing performance to make it an excellent choice for use in any video authoring or production environment.
HP LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling Review
What’s the best way to label a disc — marker? sticker? printer? The inventive folks at Hewlett-Packard think they have the answer with LightScribe, promising slick labels with fewer hassles. But does HP’s LightScribe live up to the hype?
MF Digital Scribe EC Standalone Review
MF Digital has few peers when it comes to offering flexible DVD and CD duplication equipment. The fully automated Scribe EC (standing for “endless configuration”) is a perfect example. Available in standalone SA (reviewed here) and PC-attached models, the Scribe EC offers up to six DVD/CD or CD recorders, capacities ranging from 220 to 600 …
Primera Signature Z1 Review
Best known for its commercial inkjets and duplicators, Primera Technology now offers disc labeling for the rest of us. Its new Signature Z1 is a nifty, low-cost alternative to professional CD/DVD printers that still produces attractive and durable results. Primera enlisted Cal-Comp Electronics to manufacture the Z1. The result of their collaboration is a 200dpi …