Considering that sales numbers indicate many videophiles are (for the moment) staying out of the high-def format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD, there have to be more than a few people with big-screen, high-def capable televisions wondering how they can get the most from their existing movies without potentially shooting themselves in the foot by buying the "wrong" format. Oppo Digital has one answer in the form of its new DV-980H DVD player, which offers 1080p up-conversion of standard DVD content, along with 7.1 audio support.
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Toshiba Debuts HD DVD Writer, Backup Drives
No sooner does La Cie announce a Blu-ray disc burner for computers than the primogenitor of the HD DVD formatToshiba decides its dear HD DVD format can’t be seen as lagging. So, Toshiba has announced (PDF) its SD-H903A HD DVD burner for PCs.
Sony Launches 18x DVD+/-R Burners
Electronics giant Sony has unveiled its new 830 series of DVD/CD burners, offering recording speeds of up to 18× using standard 16× media, enabling users to record a full 4.7 GB of data to disc in about five minutes.
The series 830 burners will be available in four configurations: internal (DRU-830A) and two external designs for desktop use (the DRX-830U and DRX-830UL-T). The internal drive comes with an ATAPI interface and a black faceplate to match black PC cases; the DRX-830U desktop unit supports USB 2.0, while the DRX-830UL-T desktop unit supports i.Link (FireWire) and USB 2.0 interfaces for use with either a Mac or PC. All three handle 18× DVD±R, 88× DVD±R DL, 88× DVD+RW, 68× DVD-RW, 128× DVD-RAM for data backup, 488× CD-R, and 328× CD-RW recording. The internal unit and DRX830U ship with the Nero 7 software suit; the DRX-830UL-T ships also include Roxio Toast 6 Lite.
iMac Goes Big Screen, Adds Core 2 Duo
Apple Computer today gave its iMac line of all-in-one computers a significant speed bump, moving the entire line to Intel’s new Core 2 Duo processors, and adding a new high-end configuration sporting a 24-inch built-in LCD display. Apple’s iMac line now offers two configurations with a 17-inch display (with prices starting at $999), one system with a 20-inch screen, plus the new 24-inch screen size.
"Every iMac—from the $999 model up through the new dazzling 24-inch widescreen model—now features blazing Core 2 Duo performance," said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing, in a statement. "And the new 24-inch widescreen iMac is the fastest, biggest and brightest iMac we’ve ever made."
Samsung DVD Writer is World’s Fastest
Despite claims that recordable write times have reached their peak, Samsung today announced their new WriteMaster SH-S182D drive which the company claims can write to DVD+/-R media at a blazing 18X speed. Up until now, the fastest drives available were able to write up to 16X speeds. The SH-S182D can also write to Dual Layer and DVD-RAM media. DVD-RAM media was largely pushed in part by Panasonic which helped pioneer the technology, unfortunately few home DVD players support it outside of the Panasonic product lines. The Samsung WriteMaster SH-S182D uses multiple technologies such as a Weight Balancing System to help maximize performance and lower the volume clatter when recording or reading at top speeds; Speed Adjustment Technology to match the speed funtionality of the media itself; Tilt Actuator Compensation also known as TAC and Double Optimum Power Control which balances the laser power on the sides of the disc for better writing performance. The SH-S182D will be available this month at a street price around $69.99. More specifications are listed below. Check out some of Digital Trends DVD Writer reviews.
Samsung SH-S182D Specifications
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Sony Unveils New DVDirect DVD Recorder
Sony today announced a new DVDirect DVD recorder which allows both digital photos and home videos to be recorded onto discs without a computer. The VRD-MC1 is expected to be available early next month for $299.
The VRD-MC1, which can burn content to DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R and CD-RW discs, records content in two different ways. The first makes use of the device’s DVI/s-video/composite video inputs to copy videos from sources like VCRs and camcorders. The other way incorporates the VRD-MC1’s memory card slots to copy digital images and the like from Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Compact Flash, Secure Digital and xD cards.
Apple: "We’ve Got the Power" With New G5s
Today Apple, in addition to unveiling new PowerBook G4s and the photography software application Aperture, today announced its new Power Mac G5 dual core processor desktop line. Two single dual core processor models, priced at $1,999 for a 2.0 GHz model and $2,499 for a 2.3 GHz model – are available now, while a double dual core 2.5 GHz model, priced at $3,299, will be available in early November.
Samsung Bundles NeroLinux With DVD Writers
Samsung will be the first to bundle NeroLINUX with a DVD/CD burner, its TS-H552U WriteMaster. The bundle will be available as a retail kit.
The versatile Samsung TS-H552U WriteMaster drive supports 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 5X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD+/-RW, 40X CD-R and 32X US-RW.
NeroLINUX supports CD/DVD burning data and disc images, Bootable CDs and DVDs, Audio CDs with CD text, Mixed Mode CDs, CD-EXTRA, and Multisession.
Plextor Ships PX-740A DVD Writer
The Plextor PX-740A Series drive is a highly versatile 10-in-1 DVD/CD burner that supports 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, and 16X DVD+/-R Writing; 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading; as well as high-speed 48X CD-R Writing, 32X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading.
The PX-740A drive has a 2 MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking. Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc.
Sony Delivers 4X Dual Layer DVD Writer
The internal DRU-800A and external DRX-800UL models can burn up to four hours of high-quality video or up to 8.5 GB of data, music and/or images onto a single DVD-R DL disc.
The 800 series marks Sony’s ninth generation of dual format DVD burners and also features 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD±R, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R and 24X CD-RW recording.
In addition, the DRU-800A and DRX-800UL drives come bundled with a software package from Nero for burning and authoring home movies, creating digital scrapbooks, and backing up crucial data.
