TDK’s new 8X Indi DVD writers launch

Featuring 8x DVD recording, Indi DVD burns a complete 4.7GB DVD in 8 minutes. And with 40x CD recording, it burns a full 700MB CD in only 3 minutes.

The ultra-versatile 8x Indi DVD records DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/RW media, and offers the highest playback compatibility with home DVD players. The newest addition to TDK’s acclaimed DVD burnerline, the 8x Indi DVD (model AID+840) is the ideal drive for video, audio, images and data.

From a single TDK launcher interface, Hollywood style DVDs and photo slideshows can easily be created. Indi DVD’s comprehensive software suite also makes it simple to rip and record MP3 and audio files, back up large amounts of data files and more. The drive includes TDK’s acclaimed 7 days a week tech support and thorough, yet simple documentation. Indi DVD is supplied with a printed hardware/software user’s guide, a quick installation poster and a video. No hassles, just pure recording and playback nirvana.

Nick Ikeya, TDK Executive Director, Hardware Product Management noted, “With the introduction of our internal 8x Indi DVD burner, TDK expands its position as the leading provider of high-performance recordable DVD drives for every application, and now offers the industry’s most comprehensive DVD burner lineup. Our new 8x Indi DVD makes DVD recording faster and easier than ever before, and provides users with unlimited options for creating custom DVDs and CDs.”

Ikeya concluded, “The new 8x Indi DVD burner not only provides the ultimate in speed and reliability for video, music and data recording, it continues to build upon the trust customers have placed in TDK for offering the highest-quality recording and playback performance in DVD hardware and media.”

Take the Fast Lane from Idea to Movie Premiere
Offering superior DVD performance specifications, the 8x Indi DVD Multiformat burner makes it easy for home videographers to turn ideas into final productions. Superior quietness (<45 dB acoustic noise) makes Indi DVD ideal for project environments, while automatic speed selection ensures perfect recordings. Users can store up to two hours of high-resolution, DVD-quality footage (or up to four hours of better-than-VHS-quality footage) on a single 4.7GB DVD disc.

The 8x Indi DVD is a true multimedia performer. Indi DVD’s versatile software suite makes it amazingly easy to create a DVD that incorporates digital images, video footage and background music—all on one disc. And thanks to Indi DVD’s Multiformat compatibility, users are assured they can record discs that will play back on virtually any home DVD player, making it easy to share their productions with family and friends. As an added bonus, the included Roxio DVDMaxâ„¢ software enables playing Hollywood DVD movies, turning an ordinary PC into a home theater.

Versatile Software Suite Provides Limitless Creative Possibilities
Carefully selected by TDK, the included software package makes it easy to complete all types of projects. The 8x Indi DVD ships with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator™ 6.1, a powerfully simple DVD and CD recording solution, plus Roxio PhotoSuite® Lite, Roxio DVDMax and other applications.

Indi DVD’s powerful, yet easy to use DVD Builder video editing software puts users right into the director’s chair, and gives them the ability to turn their creative ideas into finished DVD productions.
DVD Builder software provides an intuitive interface that allows users to readily import and edit footage and create sharp-looking, cutting-edge videos. Arranging scenes is a one step, drag-and-drop process. Transitions, professional-quality menus, special effects, graphics, titles and music can be added almost effortlessly. Indi DVD and DVD Builder make creating DVD videos easy and fun—yet the final results have a professional, produced quality that will astound friends and family.

The 8x Indi DVD is not only ideal for creating DVD videos, it’s also perfect for recording and managing digital music. Its 40x CD recording speed is the fastest of any DVD burner, and its included AudioCentralâ„¢ software enables entire music collections to be played, ripped, organized and burned.

The software suite includes many additional useful utilities, such as Roxio’s PhotoSuite Lite, which facilitates importing, editing, organizing and sharing digital images. Disc Copier makes copying discs a breeze, while the Drag-to-Disc utility offers convenient drag-and-drop DVD recording. Creator Classic features a wide variety of recording modes that will satisfy advanced users and beginners alike. And to put that final touch on a disc, Label Creatorâ„¢ makes it easy for anyone to design great looking, custom DVD and CD labels.

TDK Offers the Widest Choice of Recordable DVD Media
TDK offers the widest range of DVD recording media, including DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW discs for general use and authoring. Manufactured to the world’s most demanding standards, TDK’s recordable DVD media is the most reliable and durable in the industry, and offers the highest compatibility with DVD-ROM drives and home DVD players.

The TDK model AID+840 internal 8x Indi DVD Multiformat burner is currently available at an estimated street price of $249.99.

Internal 8x Indi DVD Drive Specifications – Model AID+840