Matsushita and CMC Magnetics Settle DVD Patent Lawsuit
Matsushita Electric Industrial announced it settled the DVD patent infringement lawsuit it brought against CMC Magnetics.
Archive of posts tagged CD-RW
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. …
Pioneer DVR-A09XL Review
After years of spoiling us with practical improvements through genuine innovation, new Pioneer DVD/CD recorder models offer incremental improvements. Witness the DVR-A09XL ($129.99), where the enhancements are limited to minor reading and writing speed increases along with support for the latest DVD-R Double Layer (DL) format. The A09XL maintains the distinctive Pioneer appearance of previous …
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 Sure, manufacturers promise great things, but why introduce yet another soon-to-be outdated technology to cause more problems for a confused market?
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 …
Lite-On SOHW-1213S Review
Attractively priced at $119, Lite-On’s SOHW-1213S isn’t the swiftest, most featured, or most technically advanced recorder on the market but still offers faster-than-8X DVD+R performance and furious CD operation for the budget-conscious.
OSTA Publishes Understanding Recordable and Rewritable DVD White Paper
The Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) announced it has published a new 49-page white paper entitled “Understanding Recordable and Rewritable DVD,” authored by Hugh Bennett.
Fujifilm Increases CD-R and CD-RW Disc Prices
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. announced that it will increase the prices of its blank CD-R and CD-RW discs by 10 to 15 percent.
Verbatim Launches 32x Ultra Speed+ CD-RW Discs
Verbatim Corporation announced its new 32x Ultra Speed+ CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs.