Plextor PX-612U DVD Writer Features PlexTV

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 20 June 2012, 1:00 pm

Plextor Europe announced its new PX-612U external slim DVD/CD writer with PlexTV.

Ritek Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 1 May 2012, 9:00 am

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Ritek Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).

HLDS Executive Lands in Prison for Optical Disc Drive Bid-Rigging

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 30 April 2012, 4:03 pm

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that an executive from Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS) has agreed to plead guilty and serve prison time in the United States for his participation in a series of conspiracies to rig bids for the sale of optical disc drives.

Pioneer Launches BDR-2207 Blu-ray BDXL Writer

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 30 April 2012, 2:42 pm

Pioneer Electronics announced its new BDR-2207 5.25″ internal half-height Blu-ray BDXL recorder.

Samsung Unveils SE-218BB Ultrabook DVD Writer

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 25 April 2012, 2:00 pm

Samsung Electronics announced its new slim external SE-218BB DVD writer ($59.99), which is aimed at the Ultrabook market.

Moser Baer Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 25 April 2012, 12:00 pm

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Moser Baer India covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).