GEAR Adds Video Encoder to SDK

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 …

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Verbatim Showcases Storage at IFA 2010

Verbatim Europe announced that it will showcase its latest storage innovations at this year’s IFA, being held September 3-8, 2010 in Berlin. According to the statement, this includes 100GB triple layer BXDL Blu-ray media, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed portable hard drives for Mac users, new MediaShare centralized home network hard drive storage, the Clip-it USB Drive …

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No Blu-ray for Latest Apple Mac Pro

Apple announced its new Mac Pro line with up to 12 processing cores and up to 50% greater performance than the previous generation. Staying true to form, Apple does not offer build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE). According to the statement, featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new …

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Apple Ignores Blu-ray in Latest iMac Update

Apple announced that it has updated its all-in-one iMac line with the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and new graphics. However, once again and still indefensibly absent from the refresh are build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE). According to the statement, the new iMac line is …

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Netflix to Stream Movies and TV Episodes in Canada

Netflix, Inc. announced it will expand into Canada this fall offering unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed instantly to TVs and computers for a monthly fee. According to the statement, the Canadian launch will mark the first availability of Netflix outside the United States. Canadian Netflix members will be able to instantly watch a broad …

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Seagate Launches Three Terabyte External Hard Drive

Seagate announced a three Terabyte (TB) external desktop hard disk drive. According to the statement, available immediately, the 3.5″ FreeAgent GoFlex Desk external hard drive ($249.99) features 3TB capacity for both Mac and PC, includes continuous backup with software file encryption and its USB 2.0 interface can be upgraded to USB 3.0 or FireWire 800 …

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Apple Ignores Blu-ray in Mac mini Refresh

Apple announced a redesigned Mac mini, featuring up to twice the graphics performance, a new HDMI port and a new SD card slot, all in a compact aluminum enclosure. Indefensibly absent from the refresh, however, are build-to-order options for Blu-ray Disc drives (BD-ROM) and recorders (BD-R/RE).

Samsung Ships SE-S084D Slim External DVD Writer

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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