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.
Other World Computing (OWC) announced its new 16x Mercury Pro Blu-ray Disc (BD) BDXL writer ($167.99).
Pioneer Japan announced its new BDR-209JBK 5.25″ internal half-height and BDR-XD05J external portable Blu-ray BDXL recorders.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced its new external slot loading Blu-ray Disc (BD) BDXL writer ($149).
The Office of the Florida Attorney General announced that it is suing Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS) for allegedly conspiring to rig bids for the sale of CD and DVD optical disc drives.
Samsung Electronics announced its new SE-218CB ultra-slim portable DVD writer, which is targeted at the Ultrabook market.
Moser Baer India Limited announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2013.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) announced its new BDR-2208 5.25″ internal half-height Blu-ray BDXL recorder, which writes select BD-R SL (25GB) discs at 15x speed.
ASUSTeK Computer announced its new SDRW-08D3S-U external 8x DVD writer.
Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Panasonic Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).
Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).